Sonic Pluriverse Festival: Terapia - ADG7, 79rs Gang, Daferwa

In the organizer's words:

ADG7

The acronym ADG7 stands for the combination of B.O. Dan, which simply means "music band", and Gwang Chil, which refers to the seventieth anniversary of Gwangbokjeol - the national day of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, which is celebrated on August 15 in both South and North Korea. The band was founded on this day in 2015.

The concept of ADG7 was born out of the pain of Korea's division and the desire to overcome it. The band's repertoire is inspired by Korea's sacred shamanic ritual music (Gut) and folk songs (Minyo), which originate from Hwanghae province in the north of the peninsula. By rediscovering and reinterpreting Korea's common cultural heritage, ADG7 express a longing for liberation and unity. Their performances combine the spiritual meaning and invigorating energy of traditional instruments with a thoroughly contemporary approach - and a sense of humor.

79rs Gang

Comprised of two rival Big Chiefs representing different neighborhoods in New Orleans, 79rs Gang is a testament to the transformative power of music. The formation of the band in 2013 marked a pivotal moment when Big Chief Romeo Bougere of the 9th Ward Hunters and Big Chief Jermaine Bossier of the 7th Ward Creole Hunters overcame their differences through music. Rooted in the traditions of New Orleans' Mardi Gras culture, their collaboration is not only a tribute to the past, but represents the evolution of that culture, captivating audiences worldwide.

In New Orleans, the term masking refers to the tradition of the Black Masking Indians or Mardi Gras Indians, who parade through the streets in elaborate, hand-sewn costumes adorned with feathers and beads. The practice dates back to the 19th century, when Black residents of New Orleans honored the indigenous people of North America who had helped their enslaved ancestors on Mardi Gras, the last day of Mardi Gras. The tradition includes a vibrant display of visual, musical and theatrical arts. Participants represent their neighborhoods, parading through the streets and engaging each other in symbolic confrontations with tambourines, cowbells and call-and-response chants. For generations, these chants have influenced the city's globally influential musical styles.

The Wild Magnolias, a well-known black masking group, made history in 1970 when they collaborated with funk musicians for their influential records and performances. Around fifty years later, in 2020, the 79rs Gang continued this tradition of innovation and released Expect the Unexpected, an album that combines electronic elements, funk, R&B and hip-hop. Thus, the 79rs Gang carries the stories of their ancestors and the vibrant rhythms of the present, evoking healing, unity and resistance. In short: a tribute to the spirit of New Orleans.

Daferwa

Daniel Fernando Wahl aka Daferwa is a DJ, radio presenter and curator. As co-founder of the Mash It Up! platform in 2007, he brought together global electronic artists in Cologne before genres such as Afrobeats, reggaeton and baile funk entered the mainstream. Daferwa grew up in Germany with Mexican roots and combines rhythms and dance cultures from all over the transatlantic region in his sets. He has been a resident DJ at WDR Cosmo since 2009, where he has had a significant influence on the radio station's profile, enriching Cosmo clubs in cities such as Krefeld and Düsseldorf with his pulsating sound. Every Friday, Daferwa organizes the Cosmo DJ Session, with sets by DJs and producers from Germany and around the world.