Afrodream + Dj Richio Suzuki at The Magic Garden

AFRODREAM

Afrodream is an Afrobeat/pop band formed in Turin in 2018 when Abou Samb from Senegal (vocals, percussion), Eddy Gaulein Stef from Martinique (bass), Ariel Verosto from Argentina (piano, flute), Luca Vergano (guitar), Sam Baye (drums) and Simone Arlorio (saxophone) came together.

The sound atmosphere is a fusion of African rhythms and dreamy, enveloping melodies of a more “Western” nature, over which Samb’s lyrics float, full of hope and sometimes tinged with a subtle melancholy. The sound is the result of the meeting of musicians with cultural and musical backgrounds that are far apart, but have found a rhythmic and melodic balance between them. All of this results in energetic live performances that leave you almost in a state of cathartic ecstasy.

The band has released 2 EPs so far: “Afrodream” (2018), “Jam Sa Sounè” (2019) and the debut album “La Teranga” (2020).

After numerous performances in Italy, Switzerland and France, Afrodream embark on a tour in Senegal, where they will be guests at the Retba Festival, which takes place on the shores of Lake Rosa (Dakar). In December 2019, they launched a second crowdfunding campaign via Eppela with the help of Turin-based label Bunya Records to realize the 2020 summer tour.

In 2022, they released the single “Adouna” with the label Noox Recordigs, in which they experimented with Latin American rhythms for the first time, mixing them with Afrobeat and presenting them live at Cap10100 (sold-out event).

In 2023, the Afrodream are back on the road in France (Avignon and Marseille) during their summer tour, opening for the Chilean band Newen Afrobeat (who have collaborated with artists such as Seun Kuti).

DJ RICHIO SUZUKI

DJ Richio Suzuki has spent almost 40 years spinnin’ in bars, pubs , clubs , weekenders , festivals ,private parties & events .

His Dj sets of Soul, Funk, Disco Jazz, Rare Groove, House, Northern Soul, old skool Hip hop,
Reggae, Ska and eclectic Balearic grooves & cool pop .

Richio has literally been there and done that, from celebrity and fashion parties to hosting
his own room at Ministry of Sound in the 90’s & at Southport weekender
His Dj travels abroad include Japan, Bahrain, Thailand (Millennium), Ibiza Soul Week,
Mallorca Modcast and other European destinations such as Belgium , France , Italy & Luxembourg .
Richio has a monthly Radio show on Totally wired radio run by Eddie Piller from Acid Jazz label. Live Show, 2nd Thurs of every month, 6pm /8pm, & catch up on Mixcloud.
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He also guests on Brixton Radio & Soho Radio. At the age of 57 he continues to keep busy but is always up for something new .

Fashion is a passion for Richio & his cool vibe definitely helps get the bookings .
He loves a dance as well !