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[11/16] Preview: Suns of Orpheus and Afrofreque at Sahara Lounge

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Tonight at The Sahara Lounge, winner of the Austin Chronicle’s 2012 Best Lounge, is the place to be away from downtown and to hear some great local music. Formerly TC’s Lounge, The Sahara is a intimate neighborhood venue that has opened door for Latin alternative and different multicultural genres to perform. Tonight attendees can experience some of the best Brazilian inspired psychedelic-pop this side of South America along with social conscious party starting hip hop.

Kicking off the party tonight is Austin-based Afrofreque. A world music inspired hip hop and soul influenced fusion band, they bring together elements of soul, reggae, funk and Afrobeat. Their lyrics and message aim to be conscious while creative. Fronted by MC Tigre Liu, Afrofreque are one of Austin’s best hip hop bands.

Fronted by Brazilian funkster and songwriter Frederico Geib, Suns of Orpheus released their new album Amoris Orbita (Love Orbit) in August. For Amoris Orbita, the group worked with Grammy winning saxophonist Phillipe Vieux (Eddie Palmieri) and Martín Perna (AntiBalas-Ocote Soul Sounds). Their music incorporates elements of funk, soul and psychedelic space pop. In addition to being a local favorite of mine, the group has recieved rave reviews from The Austin Chronicle and was a featured artist of popular local video series, The Good Music Club.

The Sahara Lounge is located at 1413 Webberville Rd. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Music starts at 10 p.m. Both bands will be alternating sets throughout the night. 21+ welcome. $5 cover. Free parking. Listen to music from Suns of Orpheus below.

[10/30] Preview: Chicano Batman at Sahara Lounge

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promo photo by Carmen Luceno

This week Austin music venues are bringing their “A” game this week for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. The first show we want to spotlight this week will be happening Tuesday, October 30, at The Sahara Lounge. The East Austin neighborhood venue on Webberville is formerly TC’s Lounge. Making a stop there Tuesday night will be East Los Angeles-based Chicano Batman.

Inspired by early ’70s Latino-American soul, ’60s Brazilian Tropicalia, cumbias and psychedelic music, the vintage ruffled tuxedo-clad quartet from are touring in support of their new four-track EP Joven Navegante. This will be the band’s first performance of two in Austin this week. Chicano Batman perform at 10 p.m.

The Sahara Lounge is located at 1413 Webberville Rd. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover is $5. Music starts at 8:30 p.m with Dana Wheeler and Friends. 21+ welcome.  cover. Free parking. Visit the event page on Do512 here.

Listen to Joven Navegante by Chicano Batman below.

[9/29] Preview: Krudas Cubensi, Las Cafeteras & Zomountchi at Sahara Lounge

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On Saturday, September 29, The Sahara Lounge will be flowing with social consciousness and traditional Mexican rhythms from East Los Angeles. Those who show up early will experience Cuban hip hop that can inspire revolution. In addition to the live music offerings, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy food from The Smokehouse BBQ trailer on the back patio.

Austin-based hip hop group Krudas Kebensi open the show on Saturday. The group have recently come back from touring in support of their latest release, Levantate. Composed of Olivia Prendes and Odaymara Cuesta (Pasa Kruda), the Cuban born rap artists have been bringing Latina revolution style hip hop to the world since 1997.  Krudas Cubensi perform at 9 p.m.

Touring from East Los Angeles are the Mexican folk collective Las Cafeteras. Formed in 2005 after attending free Son Jarocho classes at the Eastside Cafe in El Sereno, Los Angeles. Their music is influenced by traditional folk music from Veracruz, Mexico, but with a socially conscious East L.A. twist. Las Cafeteras are on tour in support of their first studio album, It’s Time. Catch Las Cafeteras at 10 p.m.

Performing at midnight are Austin-based Zomountchi. The band performs African-inspired music backed by a horn section. Founded by Ibrahim Aminou, originally from Niger, the band performs original songs and arrangements of traditional African songs. Zomountchi perform at midnight.

The Sahara Lounge is located at 1413 Webberville Rd. Doors open at 8 p.m. Music starts at 9 p.m. 21+ welcome. $10 cover. Free parking. Visit the event page on Facebook here and on Do512 here.

[9/14] Preview: Bombasta & Afrofreque at The Sahara Lounge

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The Sahara Lounge, formerly TC’s Lounge,  will play host to a great night of live music on Friday, September 14. Two of the region’s best fusion bands, Afrofreque and Bombasta,  will have attendees on their feet as they bring the best of funk, cumbia, hip hop and soul with conscious lyrics in two languages. In addition to the live music offerings, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy food from The Smokehouse BBQ trailer on the back patio.

Known as the “barrio big band” from San Antonio, Bombasta is a Latin fusion band that mixes styles and instrumentations effortlessly as their lyrics travel between Spanish and English. Often referred to as San Antonio’s answer to Ozomatli, Bombasta are known for energetic live shows and being socially conscious.

Austin-based Afrofreque is world hip hop and soul influenced fusion band, bringing together elements of soul, reggae, hip hop, funk and Afrobeat. Their lyrics and message aim to be conscious while creative. Fronted by MC Tigre Liu, Afrofreque has a reputation for being quite the party band.

The Sahara Lounge is located at 1413 Webberville Rd. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Music starts at 10 p.m. Both bands will be alternating sets throughout the night. 21+ welcome. $5 cover. Free parking. Visit the event page on Facebook here and on Do512 here.

[8/31] Preview: Huerta Culture & Krudas Cubensi at Sahara Lounge

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Formerly TC’s Lounge, The Sahara Lounge will play host to a great night of local Latin music on Friday, August 31. Two of Austin’s most socially conscious Latin bands will take the stage to not only make you dance, but also provide a positive message. In addition to the live music offerings, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy food from The Smokehouse BBQ trailer on the back patio.

Austin-based Huerta Culture opens the showcase. The group mixes a variety of sounds from Latino rhythms such as Cuban son, salsa, Colombian cumbia and regga- fusion. The group refers to their sound as “psichocumbia reggaeska.” We think that pretty much sums it up. Huerta Culture perform at 10:30 p.m.

Austin-based hip hop duo Krudas Cubensi headline as the show serves as a homecoming show of sorts. The group have recently been on the road performing in support of their latest release, Levantate. Composed of Olivia Prendes and Odaymara Cuesta (Pasa Kruda), the Cuban born rap artists have been bringing Latina revolution style hip hop to the world since 1997.  Krudas Cubensi perform at midnight.

The Sahara Lounge is located at 1413 Webberville Rd. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. 21+ welcome. $5 cover. Free parking. Visit the event page on Facebook here and on Do512 here.