08/06/10 FAVELA ON BLAST: Baile Funk Doc by Diplo, Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle Exclusive 2nd UK Screening of Baile Funk Documentary directed & produced by Diplo & Leandro HbL For 20 years, a subculture emerged in Brazil under society's radar. ‘Baile Funk’ or 'Funk Carioca' is an energetic, underground music from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. It's fast, heavy and violent like the city itself and has its own language, style and heroes. It mixes bombastic rhythms from 80s American Miami Bass with powerful rap vocals. Honest lyrics in Brazilian slang talk about aspects of life in Rio’s favelas; sex, love, poverty, violence, pride and aspirations, giving this once marginalized community a voice. Produced by renowned international DJ, Diplo, this documentary features interviews with some of the ‘Baile Funk’ movement’s leading DJs and MCs; DJ Marlboro and Sany Pitbull and gives an insight into the subculture itself. [ame="http://vimeo.com/5072855"]Favela on Blast intro (USA version with Diplo's voice) on Vimeo[/ame] ‘Baile Funk’ has since exploded out of the favelas and onto the world’s music scene. This is only the second UK screening of Favela on Blast, which is set for an global film and music launch tour later in the summer. This exclusive screening is part of ¡VAMOS! Festival 2010 which returns from 2-11 July 2010 bringing Latin spirit to the North East of England with events celebrating the culture and vibrancy of Latin and Lusophone (Portuguese speaking) cultures See the full ¡VAMOS! Festival programme online at http://www.vamosfestival.com 8th July 2010. FAVELA ON BLAST: Baile Funk Doc by Diplo. Star & Shadow Cinema (Opposite the Tanners) Stepney Bank Byker Newcastle NE1 2NP 7pm