The Brazilian city of Salvador’s deep connection with the African continent has long been a central influence in much of the city’s output, with legendary Afrocentric carnival ‘blocos’ such as Ilê Ayiê further strengthening the connection with the African identity over several decades.
A leader in this movement today – Batekoo: a LGBTQIA+ focused collective whose central theme is celebrating Salvador and Baiano culture. For Boiler Room x Ballantine's: Salvador, we’ll be bringing them back to home turf for a celebration of the city at its most cutting-edge and innovative.
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Salvador tem uma conexão profunda com a África, que influencia a cidade há décadas como o bloco Ilê Ayiê, um ícone da cultura afro. E agora, o coletivo LGBTQIA+ Batekoo tá levando essa vibe pra frente, celebrando a cidade e a cultura baiana com orgulho!
No Boiler Room x Ballantine's: Salvador, vamos trazer o Batekoo de volta pra casa pra mostrar a cidade em seu melhor: inovadora e vanguardista! Garanta sua presença.
We head to the beating heart of Bahia – a city where deep-rooted African heritage meets cutting-edge sound.