PAST EVENTS

Airplay with Barulho World at Café 23
|Joshua Kigungu
A look back at our set at Airplay at Café 23 on July 18, 2025: Barulho Rave brought electronic sounds to the OpenGround terrace, with city views, dancing crowds, and a summer night filled with music, rhythm, and connection. Mehr lesen …
Summersounds DJ Picknik at Hoeschpark
|Joshua Kigungu
With sunshine, music, and a very special guest: YDFresh from Windhoek. Together with a diverse crowd, we celebrated Afro-electronic sounds, connection, and the joy of open-air gatherings. Mehr lesen …
Busrave @WDRCosmo festtival
|Joshua Kigungu
On June 14th, we returned to the WDR Cosmo Festival for the third year in a row, turning the bus into a high-energy dancefloor once again. With friends like Mila, J-JD, Omar Jatta, and special guest Careless on deck, we celebrated global sounds in an intimate space that kept people dancing long after midnight. Mehr lesen …
Sips & Spins with NeoTaste
|Joshua Kigungu
On June 14th, we played a cozy outdoor event hosted by NeoTaste near Cologne Cathedral. Despite the heat (and a brief rain shower), people came out for drinks, free matcha, and good music. Our slot was part of a diverse lineup — filled with familiar faces, great energy, and good conversations. Mehr lesen …
Clubrave vol.9 with Alias Shay and Ikechi DJ
|Joshua Kigungu
For the ninth edition of our club rave, Alias Shay and Ikechi DJ delivered two unforgettable sets. From North African rhythms and funky house blends to high-energy drum and bass, the night showcased the vibrant range of electronic music—and kept the crowd moving from start to finish. Mehr lesen …
DJ Lag feat. Barulho world @Freifeld/OpenGround
|Joshua Kigungu
On July 21st, beneath the streets of Wuppertal, we hosted a night of global sound with DJ Lag, the godfather of Gqom. From soulful Amapiano to sunrise Batida, each set built a shared experience of rhythm, energy, and connection. It was more than a party—it was a celebration of community through music. Mehr lesen …
Summerjam Electribe Stage 2024
|Joshua Kigungu
For Summerjam’s 37th anniversary, we were honored to play on our very own “Electribe Stage” at the afterparties. It was the first time Afroelectronic music was featured at Summerjam afterparties, and the crowd embraced the Barulho Rave Sound, dancing with us until 4 AM on both nights. Mehr lesen …
Barulho World at the Chocolate Museum
|Joshua Kigungu
For the 18th edition of the MitAfrika Festival, we had the honor of closing the event with a two-hour set. Right in the heart of Cologne, next to the Chocolate Museum, we celebrated the richness of African culture and music with a vibrant crowd in a truly special setting. Mehr lesen …
Absolut Sensations Terrassen Take over
|Joshua Kigungu
On May 25th, we teamed up with Absolut Vodka for a sunny outdoor event at Scheues Reh in Cologne. With a custom Absolut Sensations cocktail in hand, the crowd enjoyed a laid-back start from Foudjo, followed by high-energy Barulho Rave sets from Piccell and Frau Beji. Mehr lesen …
CLUB SESSION 1
CLUB SESSION 1
|Noble Toca
Each member had the opportunity to present their own style and sound in front of a crowd that was really keen on and into afroelectronic music. People were amazed by... Mehr lesen …
CLUB SESSION 3 W/ ZANELE PHOENIX & NEL
CLUB SESSION 3 W/ ZANELE PHOENIX & NEL
|Noble Toca
Zanele and Mel are two South African DJs making waves in Europe’s biggest capital city. Both are shaping the sound of the underground scene through their own events and radio... Mehr lesen …
CLUB SESSION 5 W/ DEKKAPA
CLUB SESSION 5 W/ DEKKAPA
|Noble Toca
SPECIAL GUEST: DEKKAPA Mehr lesen …
BARULHO CLUBSESSION #1
|Noble Toca
Our first event at Junkyard Dortmund was a great experience, allowing us to introduce our friends and followers to our vision of bringing the barulho rave sound to an underground club. It was very well received by the people! Every dj got the opportunity to present their sound authentically and unapologetically. Mehr lesen …
Techno Is Black Again Festival 2025
|Joshua Kigungu
TIBA stands for Techno is Black Again! – a reminder that the roots of techno come from the African American community in Detroit and should never be forgotten. The collective, founded in 2022, brings together BIPOC and FLINTA DJs and creatives, curating festivals that combine music, workshops, and exhibitions in safe and empowering spaces. Mehr lesen …
Barulho World visits the Grrovestation
|Joshua Kigungu
On August 13th, we brought the Barulho Rave sound to Dresden’s Groovestation,a club in the Neustadt district, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse crowd. Together with local DJ Goldie, we introduced Afro-electronic rhythms to a city not usually exposed to these sounds. The audience welcomed it with open arms, creating a night that felt both refreshing and unforgettable. Mehr lesen …
Open Ground 2nd August a night to remeber
|Joshua Kigungu
Detroit, Dortmund , London, Los Angeles. Different cities but all connected through the love for electronic music.  Mehr lesen …
CLUB SESSION 4 W/ BEIJO BAE
CLUB SESSION 4 W/ BEIJO BAE
|Noble Toca
Based in Seoul, South Korean DJ and producer Beijo Bae is making waves with her genre-blending sets that fuse Deep House, Afro House, and Afro Tech. Inspired by underground scenes... Mehr lesen …
BARULHO CLUB SESSION #4
|Noble Toca
(Our Next Event) Seoul-based DJ and producer Beijo Bae is turning heads with her signature blend of Deep House, Afro Tech, and Afro House. Influenced by the raw energy of New York and Chicago’s underground scenes, she’s carving out a sound that’s bold, soulful, and unmistakably her own. In 2022, she launched ISIGQI, a party series dedicated to showcasing African electronic music in Korea. The name, meaning “rhythm” in Zulu, reflects its mission, bringing deep, danceable grooves from the African continent to Asian dance floors. ISIGQI has already made its... Mehr lesen …
Vybz Kartel, Burna boy and Barulho world - Summerjam 2025 Electribe stage we Rave again
Vybz Kartel, Burna boy and Barulho world - Summerjam 2025 Electribe stage we Rave again
|Joshua Kigungu
 At the 38th edition of Summerjam Festival, we had the honor of hosting the Electribe Stage once again—right next to the main stage. With iconic performances from Vybz Kartel, Shensea... Mehr lesen …
CLLUBB. RAVE 20.01.26
|Noble Toca
vorschau event. innfoo Mehr lesen …
CCLUB. RAVE 18.10.25
|Noble Toca
NNEXT CLUBRAVE Mehr lesen …
Foudjo at Flimmertalfestival
Foudjo at Flimmertalfestival
|Joshua Kigungu
The Flimmertal Festival in Melle is a creative and music festival held at the end of August, emphasizing community, sustainability, and art. This year, Foudjo opened the DJ stage on... Mehr lesen …
CLUB SESSION 2 W/ BUN XAPA
CLUB SESSION 2 W/ BUN XAPA
|Noble Toca
At our second Club Session, we had the opportunity and pleasure of having Bun Xapa share the stage with us. He played a two-hour set, with the majority of it... Mehr lesen …