Barrio Sonoro is a new concert series in Berlin that seeks to explore and showcase the rich tapestry of global popular music, with a particular focus on Latin American sonic traditions. Featuring artists from all corners of the world, all based in Berlin, the series offers an in-depth look at the musical heritage of regions such as the Caribbean, Venezuela, Brazil, Guinea Conakry, and beyond.
With an emphasis on popular music and the musical traditions that shape local scenes, Barrio Sonoro serves as both a forecast and a reflection of Berlin’s evolving artistic landscape. Through three dates and six distinct projects, this series brings forward the diverse influences and the interconnectedness of global rhythms, melodies, and cultural expressions.
The concerts will take place at Artspace in Exile - Hotel Continental, a space dedicated to fostering artistic and cultural exchange in times of displacement. This unique venue provides the ideal environment for an exploration of music’s ability to transcend borders and unite us through shared soundscapes.
CANTO DIASPORA
Canto Diáspora is a vibrant Berlin-based women's choir led by Colombian singer Carolina Riaño. Formed in 2022, the group brings together 40 women—mostly Latin American migrants—who unite their
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Barrio Sonoro is a new concert series in Berlin that seeks to explore and showcase the rich tapestry of global popular music, with a particular focus on Latin American sonic traditions. Featuring artists from all corners of the world, all based in Berlin, the series offers an in-depth look at the musical heritage of regions such as the Caribbean, Venezuela, Brazil, Guinea Conakry, and beyond.
With an emphasis on popular music and the musical traditions that shape local scenes, Barrio Sonoro serves as both a forecast and a reflection of Berlin’s evolving artistic landscape. Through three dates and six distinct projects, this series brings forward the diverse influences and the interconnectedness of global rhythms, melodies, and cultural expressions.
The concerts will take place at Artspace in Exile - Hotel Continental, a space dedicated to fostering artistic and cultural exchange in times of displacement. This unique venue provides the ideal environment for an exploration of music’s ability to transcend borders and unite us through shared soundscapes.
CANTO DIASPORA
Canto Diáspora is a vibrant Berlin-based women's choir led by Colombian singer Carolina Riaño. Formed in 2022, the group brings together 40 women—mostly Latin American migrants—who unite their voices in celebration of oral traditions, shared identity, and cultural diversity.
Their music is a powerful expression of resilience and female strength, creating a space of connection, empowerment, and community. More than just a choir, Canto Diáspora is a refuge where women share their stories, joys, and challenges of life far from home.
To witness them live is to be swept into a wave of emotion, sisterhood, and collective power that resonates long after the last note fades.
They have performed on stages such as the Gorki Theater, SAVVY Contemporary, Grüner Salon (Volksbühne), and the Karneval der Kulturen—always with the aim of inspiring others to raise their voices and tell their stories.
TOUMANY FOFANA
Toumany Fofana is a multi-instrumentalist from Guinea, at home wherever the rhythm flows. Born in Sankaran, he grew up immersed in the musical traditions of his hometown, accompanying his father—a singer and guitarist—at local celebrations from an early age. His first instrument was the djembe, and today he masters a wide range of traditional percussion, including the three Malinké bass drums (dundun, sangban, kensereni), the bolon, and drum set.
In Conakry, Toumany is a sought-after performer at ceremonies such as baptisms, weddings, and Dembadon rituals, contributing as both a drummer and a singer. He is also a member of the renowned dance and music ensemble Ballet Sembé Foniké.
Seeing Toumany live is an invitation into the rich soundscape of West African tradition—full of rhythm, warmth, and strength.
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