Kebrada Festival Shows the Power of Periphery Art - Programming

06 to 21 December 2019

The second edition of the festival created by Centro Cultural Vale Maranhão to highlight the cultural production of quebradas Maranhão starts this Friday. The Kebrada festival takes place from December 6th to 21st , bringing together 48 artists in concerts, battles, workshops, exchange of ideas, graffiti and lots of dancing. The festival walks through the four classic elements of the Hip Hop movement (rap, dj, break and graffiti) and also makes room for derivations of street culture, especially in the field of dance, including passinho and other styles. The program was selected from among 76 proposals received by the curators invited by CCVM, who also participated in the creation of the festival in 2018: rappers MC Alcino and Costelo, producer Glauciane Pires and graffiti artist, skateboarder, producer and video director Jonas Pires . KEBRADA was born with the intention of strengthening the Hip Hop scene in Maranhão, giving space to artists, supporting the professionalization of beginners, stimulating knowledge and training, promoting the exchange of ideas and interaction with outside artists, who may come to add up. It is the biggest Hip Hop culture event in Maranhão. With this initiative, the Vale Foundation recognizes and values, once again, the artistic production of Maranhão and contributes to the creation of new spaces for sharing knowledge and coexistence. “The cultural production of the outskirts, with its enormous diversity, is certainly the most powerful and instigating thing currently taking place in Brazilian culture. Hip Hop, and its derivations, is special within this context, as it is an aggregating and transforming movement. In Maranhão, the scene is strong and needed space and greater visibility to develop. KEBRADA was created for this purpose and it has already borne fruit”, highlights Paula Porta, CCVM curator. Over three weeks, always on Fridays and Saturdays, there will be seven workshops, four battles with prizes (rhyme, passinho, all style and break), a dance show with presentations by seven groups, two exchanges of ideas with visiting artists, graffiti bringing together six artists and three great shows on the 7th, 14th and 21st. The invitation to artists from abroad is intended to promote exchange, they arrive bringing references and leave getting to know better what is done in Maranhão. This year the artists chosen by the curators form a trio of weight. DJ Erick Jay (SP) is winner of the two biggest championships in the world and considered the best DJ in Latin America; rapper Thiago Elniño (RJ), who stands out with a sound based on music and black references and is releasing his second album, and rapper Rincon Sapiência (SP), one of the most instigating and requested artists in the current scene. In addition to their presentations, guests will also participate in an exchange of ideas with local artists. Erick Jay will also give a very special workshop in the second week of the festival. “Black music in Brazil is the one that has fostered the most content. Rap, samba, pagode, funk, other languages of black music, such as bregafunk, are still active in their entirety. Therefore, nothing is fairer. the black body and black music are on the stages of festivals throughout Brazil. This has happened and I think it could happen with an even greater volume”, comments Rincon Sapiência, who is coming to Maranhão for the first time. The event’s curators highlight the Festival’s importance, both for the local scene and at the national level. “For me it is very gratifying to participate in this curatorship of the Kebrada Festival, which is certainly not only the most important in the state, but is currently one of the most important festivals in Brazil, since in other states there has not been so much festival involving the whole the Hip Hop culture. Kebrada arrived at a time when we needed to strengthen the Hip Hop culture, not only here, but in Brazil. Show the true meaning, awareness, exchange of ideas, the form of expression”, evaluates Jonas Pires. One of the pioneers of Hip Hop culture in Maranhão, MC Alcino, invites everyone to another edition of the festival. “I usually say that the Kebrada Festival will go down in local and national history. I feel honored to be able to help build this event. I want to invite everyone, who will be beautiful”. MC Costelo adds the role of valuing the artists from Maranhão that the Festival plays. “What’s new this year is that we opened for artists to enroll and we had very good quality material. We’re going to have a lot of new people, people from the countryside, from Rosário, from Chapadinha. We are bringing in these artists encompassing the local scene as a whole. It is a showcase for this new generation, for the entire Hip Hop culture, which gets stronger with each event, whose target audience is the periphery”. A resident of the city of Chapadinha, rapper MC Carlim from Piauí had already heard about the Festival on social networks and was encouraged to sign up by friends. “I did a little research and saw that it is a highly organized, professional and responsible event. So my expectations are the best, I’m anxious. I feel flattered to participate!”, he considers. For the young CFN members, this is a chance to share what they think through their art. “Our participation is important to show that young people from the periphery are able to express themselves and talk about what they see and experience”, he summarizes. Singer and rapper Enme Paixão, who has just won a newcomer contest in São Paulo, where she released KEBRADA, will give a workshop on independent production and its challenges and will perform at the Mostra Dança Aqui, which will take place during the Festival . She highlights the incentive that the event gives to Hip Hop culture. “Kebrada comes precisely to encourage art, artists from the periphery. CCVM has always supported the development of our projects. In the workshop I want to share a little of my experience, so that other peripheral artists, LGBTQ’s, who are in the scene, can also structure themselves and have the same accesses that we are having. It is exactly this door that Kebrada is opening: we produce and help people to produce.” Consider. All festival activities are free. Registration for the workshops is now open and can be made by email (contato@ccv-ma.org.br) or by telephone (3232 6363). KEBRADA PROGRAM 06/12 Friday 2pm to 6pm WORKSHOP OF MUSICAL PRODUCTION, with JHONNY SÃO DJ WEX 7pm BATALHA DE PASSINHO, organized by Glauciane Pires 8pm BATALHA DE RIMA (SELECTIVE 1), organized by MC Alcino and Cadete 12/7 Saturday 2pm to 6pm WORKSHOP OF MUSICAL PRODUCTION, with JHONNY IS 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm GRAFFITI WORKSHOP, with EDI BRUZACA 6:00 pm SHOWS DANCE HERE: KRUMP SLZ + JUÇARA SQUAD + STREET REVOLUTION + PLAN B CREW + LION HEARTED FAM + CRUSHES + FUNK SMALL: 19h30 ASTRO +QG NORDESTINO + CARLIM CLH +OVNI + BANCA CDL+ MC ALCINO 12/13 Friday 2pm to 6pm DJ WORKSHOP, with ERICK JAY 2pm to 6pm WORKSHOP HOW TO SET THE AUDIO OF A SMALL SHOW, with ZONA GROUP DJ NANNY RIBEIRO 7pm BATTLE DE DANÇA ALL STYLE, organized by André Dumará 20:00 BATALHA DE RIMA (SELECTIVE 2), organized by MC Alcino and Cadete 12/14 Saturday 14:00 to 18:00 DJ WORKSHOP, with ERICK JAY 14:00 to 18:00 WORKSHOP HOW TO SET THE AUDIO OF A SMALL SHOW, with GROUP ZONE 5:30 pm EXCHANGE OF IDEA, with THIAGO ELNIÑO and ERICK JAY 7 pm SHOW: DJ J OHNNY JAY + CFN + BIG BOY + LYRIC SMUGGLING 20:30 SHOW: ERICK JAY 9:00 pm SHOW: THIAGO ELNIÑO 12/20 Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm PRIDE WORKSHOP: INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION AND CHALLENGES FACING, with ENME PASSION 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm WORKSHOP (panel creation): BNK + CASHEW + EDUARDO INKE + NEGONICA + NSW NASCIMENTO + RICARDO KDIN DJ CAIO OIK 19h BATALHA DE BBOY, organized by Elias de Castro 20h BATALHA DE RIMA (FINAL), organized MC Alcino and Cadete 12/21 Saturday 14h at 6 pm PRIDE WORKSHOP: INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION AND CHALLENGES FACED, with ENME PAIXÃO 2 pm to 6 pm BBOY WORKSHOP, with Elias de Castro 2 pm GRAFFITI (panel creation): BNK + CAJU + EDUARDO INKE + NEGONICA + NSW NASCIMENTO + RICARDO KDIN IDEIA with RINCON SAPIÊNCIA 19:30 SHOW: DJ JUAREZ + RAFIZA + CONDE 21:00 SHOW: RINCON SAPIÊNCIA SHOWS ERICK JAY competed with DJs from all over the world and won the DMC World, the biggest and most prestigious DJ championship on the planet, and the Ida World Battle in 2016, becoming the first Latin American DJ to win an international title. This year it won the DMC ON LINE. For three consecutive years (2006 to 2008) he was considered the best DJ in Latin America. He has 14 titles in national championships. In 2012, he was nominated for the Global Spin Awards (United States), a kind of Grammy for DJ’s, in the South America category. He has toured France, Germany, Czech Republic and England. He worked with the rap groups Pregador Luo, Dexter and Xis. He is currently a DJ for rapper Kamau and Black Alien. Since 2008, he has been a DJ for the program Manos e Minas, on TV Cultura. He is a performance DJ, who combines speed, creativity and mastery of the track. His sound is influenced by Marvin Gaye, Tim Maia, James Brown and Michael Jackson. RINCON SAPIÊNCIA is an MC, producer, businessman and outstanding artist of Brazilian music. In 2017, his debut album, Galanga Livre, won two trophies at the Multishow Award and the title of Revelation of the Year, was also chosen Artist of the Year by APCA. His artistic versatility provided partnerships with Sidney Magal, Alice Caymmi, Rubel, Drik Barbosa and IZA. In 2018, he created his own independent label, MGoma, for which he released his second album last month, Mundo Manicongo: Dramas, Danças e Afroreps, produced and directed by him. The tracks, which feature danceable and fun instrumentals, feature the participation of Mano Brown, Lellê, Rael, Gaab, Duquesa, ÀTTØØXXÁ and the collective Audacia. THIAGO ELNIÑO MC and popular educator, his sound is marked by boombap, Jamaican influences, the sounds of terreiros and Brazilian popular music, such as guitars; in addition to afrobeat and Latin rhythms. His narrative is strong and energetic. He started in music at age 15 and is inspired by Luís Melodia, Marku Ribas, Itamar Assumpção, Jorge Ben Jor, Fela Kuti and boxer Muhammed Ali. In his 17-year career, he released the EPs Cavalo de Briga (2012) and Filhos de Um Dancing God (2016). In 2017, he released his first album, A Rotina do Pombo (2017). His video clips Amigo Branco (2013), Diaspora (2016) and Pedagoginga (2017) reinforce what he believes to be the strength of his work: propose guidelines! The struggle of black people for social justice, African ancestry and spirituality are the main themes of her work. BANCA CDL is a rap group from Paço do Lumiar, made up of Ivi 03, Netu, Rafa and Luís Philipe, who also carry out actions such as Amigos da Leste and Roda Cultural Cangaço Rap. CFN UNIVERSAL – Flow Nordeste Corporation was created in early 2019 and brings together young artists from the Hip Hop scene in Maranhão: Hades Mc, Ezeek Mc, Yorih, Torch, Ivi03, Cadete and its founder and producer, Luís Philipe. It carries out the projects Nordeste Pro Mundo and Nos Ares da Leste. His songs talk about youth and accumulate millions of accesses on digital platforms. BIG BOY started composing Rap at the age of 17. Throughout his career, he toured cities in the northeast of other regions of Brazil. His songs portray the reality and resistance of the periphery, the black movement, indigenous issues, LGBTQ’s, among other themes. As a form of resistance, he created the Revolutionary Infantry. CARLIM CLH rapper, born in Teresina, lives in Chapadinha. He started recording at age 15 and soon released independent works on the web. He was a member and of the group CLH MC’s (Conciencia Limpa do Homem). He released two albums: Não Importa Quem é Contra (2013) and Um Pequeno de Mim (2016), produced by Quilombo Louco Beats, in addition to several singles. CONDE is a singer, composer and music producer. One of the founders of Catch a Fire Rap. His copyrighted sounds on YouTube exceed 20 thousand views. With frantic beats, his sharp lyrics talk about social exclusions, racism, existential crises, love and hate. The young artist shared the stage with names from the national scene, such as Racionais MC’s and Marechal. LYRIC SMUGGLING created in 2018, the group aims, through Rap, to critically represent art and the street, with poetry and rhythmic melodies. Formed by Amanda Layna, Bolchevik, Boyka MC and Ítalo Slim, his lyrics, full of lyricism, address issues of Brazil, society and the individual. MC ALCINO is part of the Hip Hop culture since 1991, released 5 cds and 5 dvds solo. He has been on the TEDx series, has been a radio show host, and is a producer of rhyming battles and rap events. She will present her new repertoire, which includes trap and will feature Sarah Abreu, winner of the Ilha do Amor Music Festival. MC RAFIZA is a rapper and songwriter, he discovered rap at age 16, after listening to Racionais MC, MV Bill, Camila Cdd and being inspired to compose his own songs. He sang at festivals like Zumbi and Dandara and at Kebrada. He played with Nêga Glícia, MC Alcino, among others. In 2019, he completed six years of career and released the song Não Pare na Ladeira. It is producing its first EP and music video. UFO producer, singer and songwriter. His main influences are Hip Hop, R&B and Lofi. He became known for his single, Areia Movediça, which had repercussions on the web, produced by Mob Sanatório, in partnership with DJ and producer Caio Beats. This year he released Robô Avesso and his first EP will soon be out, with 5 tracks inspired by his experiences. HQ NORDESTINO the group emerged on the outskirts of Rosário, formed by Mano Moreles, Maxwell and GT. He performed at major Hip Hop festivals in Maranhão and Piauí. His first EP Ei Fascistas, Somos na Pista, with six tracks, talks about the reality of young people from the suburbs. DJ´S DJ ASTRO has been in the scene for thirty years and is a musical reference in Hip Hop. He presented the program Território Hip Hop, on Cultura FM and Black Beat, on Ilha do Amor FM. Produces Hip Hop events and conducts DJ workshops. It presents a set with a lot of rap, current events and classic 90s. DJ CAIO OIK is a producer and DJ. He is part of the collective/producer NaveMaeROOM. He has already produced artists from the local and national scene, such as Dugueto shabazz (Z’africa Brasil). DJ JUAREZ A renowned DJ from the Hip Hop culture, he was a member of the Break Machine and Break Funk Street dance groups. In 1989, he awakened his interest in mixing, starting his first Scratches. He participated in the rap groups Disciples X, Navalhas Negras, Clan Nordestino and Plano Somma. Participates in Scratch On line DJ championships and is part of the turtablism team, Risco Loko. His musicality goes through the varied sounds of HipHop Culture. DJ NANNY RIBEIRO makes music also an instrument of struggle and a place of speech for social minorities. Your set celebrates the happiness and joy of being different. DJ WEX is a graduate of the DJ School. His repertoire is influenced by black music and bass music. On set: Brazilian funk, rap, trap, black music and remixed electronic and Brazilian music. DJ JOHNNY JAY is director of Cia. Crushes Hip Hop and acts as a DJ. He took a DJ course at Vox Home Studio and has been DJing events and battles for seven years. He was DJ at the Maranhense Dance Week (2017 and 2018), at Batalha Negro Cosme and at the Sesc Guajajaras Hip Hop Shows (2017) and Sesc Hip Hop Shows (2018). On Set: Hip Hop Underground and House Dance. ORGANIZADORS DAS BATALHAS MC ANDRÉ DUMARA has been a dancer since 1988, he works in the four languages of Hip Hop. He was a member of Quilombo Urbano until 2000, participates in dance circles at Deodoro and organizes workshops. It currently promotes battles and training actions in schools. MC CADET got to know Hip Hop when he was 12 years old. At the end of 2016, he started participating in battles in the streets of São Luís. It has smart and impactful rhymes. In 2018, he was a finalist at the Battle of Rima at the Kebrada Festival and at the 5th Mostra Sesc de Hip Hop 2018. He was a representative of Maranhão and a finalist at the Liga Nordestina de MC’s that took place in Piauí this year. MC PRETO FIEL is the founder of the rap group $trutura de Rua and for two years he organized the Arena de MC’s project. In addition to being an MC, he is a singer and songwriter. It is part of CUFA (Central Única das Favelas) and presents several projects of the Hip Hop culture. ELIAS DE CASTRO is the director and dancer of the street dance group Tribo Style Crew and producer of one of the biggest street dance events in São Luís, Batalha das Tribos, which brings together dancers from all over Brazil. He represented Maranhão and was awarded in national events, such as Duelo de Titãs (SP], Battle in the Cypher (RS), Battle Jungle kings (PA), Ceará Hip Hop Festival (CE) GRAFFITI BNK is of indigenous origin and started to paint in 2015. His line draws to realism He participated in graffiti events such as Riscos & Rabiscos, Tinta na Veia, Colors da Vila, among others.He has been carrying out works on the streets of São Luís, seeking to show the importance of childhood for each citizen, referring to indigenous traits and recording a little of the culture of its Tremembé people. CAJÚ is an illustrator, owner of Cajú Studio and started in graffiti in 2013. He is part of the Coletivo Irmãos de Rua Crew.His work brings elements of nature. He participated in street art events, such as Da Ponte pra Cá, Riscos & Rabiscos, Favelart, Tinta na vein, Cores da vila NSW NASCIMENTO began its history in graffiti in 2004. It is a member of one of the main graffiti groups, from São Luís, the Colat Effect Collective (EF.CO Crew). Along with other artists, he helped change the urban art scene in the city, coloring and bringing the walls to life. Fascinated by the 3D style, he uses geometric curves and straight lines in his art. RICARDO KADIN has been a graffiti artist since 2008, developing the wildstyle style, member of the collective IRC (Irmãos de Rua Crew). A graffiti instructor, he has participated in several events around the city, such as Sesc Guajajara de Artes, Scratches and Scribbles, Tinta na Veia, Beco do Abraão and Da Ponte pra Cá. WORKSHOPS EDI BRUZACA is graffiti artist, photographer and art educator, graduated in visual arts from UFMA. He started his work in graffiti 10 years ago, organizes the meeting Riscos e Rabiscos, participated in several national events, held individual exhibitions and participated in collectives, gives workshops and lectures on graffiti and Hip Hop, has works on murals in São Luís and cities in Maranhão . ENME PAIXÃO is a singer and rapper. It released video clips that won awards and were featured on TV networks such as Multishow and Canal Bis. It has been standing out on the national rap scene. This year she performed at the Som das Ruas Festival, at Arena Corinthians, and received the award for new singer. JHONNY SÃO is a rapper and music producer, who joined hip hop in 1994 through break. In the early 2000s, he performed at events and opened for bands such as Racionais MC and MV Bill. He was a member of the Clan Nordestino group. He has two CD’s in his solo career. In 2012, he opened Quarto Mágico Records, a studio specializing in rap phonographic production and recording. MILTON BRAZ (GRUPO ZONA) musician, plays in the bands Eclipse Oculto and Forte Apache. She was sound designer and sound technician at Teatros Alcione Nazaré and Arthur Azevedo, from 2013 to 2015. She studied audio and music production at Audiobrazil (SP). He participated as a sound professional in the X Week of Theater in Maranhão, SESC GUAJARARAS de Artes (7th edition), Conexão Dança (8th, 9th and 10th edition), among other events. Service What: Festival KEBRADA When: December 6th to 21st 2019 Where: Centro Cultural Vale Maranhão, Avenida Henrique Leal, 149, Praia Grande – Centro. Tel. 98 3232 63 63. Free programming.

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