Welcome to an occasional blog series. We’re giving this the highly original name of ‘The OTR Reading List.’
Today, we look at 3 articles about Baile funk, a upcoming event for Trans and Non Binary artists, and the Notting Hill Carnival 1983 documented.
The Guardian discusses the resurgence and global influence of Brazilian Baile funk.
This Long-Form piece explores the origins of Baile Funk from Rio de Janiero to the sounds integration into popular Hip-Hop to the new Sub-Genres like ‘Phonk’ currently exploding on TikTok. Read Here
If you love Baile Funk, check out this recent episode of Powered by On The Rise with Lyvonne The Don & DJ Gio
The Boudica Music Conference
The Boudica Music Conference takes place November 25th at FOLD, London featuring panels, workshops and live performances. This is an event to support Female, Trans and Non-Binary DJ and artists further their careers in music and DJing. More details here
Notting Hill Carnival 1983 in Stunning Photos.
Scottish photographer, Peter Anderson is releasing a photozine of Black and White photos from the 1983 Notting Hill Carnival through Café Royal Books. The book promises ‘ intimate scenes of sound system crews, dancers, revelers, MCs, and street party scenes in west London.’ More info here