You're the boss of Chakras, what's it like running such a varied and fun operation?
It is very hectic but it is lots of fun to work with so many different activities. Chakras has one of the best Brazilian contemporary restaurants, it has an important art gallery (IQ), a lounge-dorming restaurant (La Suite) where you can listen to the best Djs and enjoy tasting menus served on silver plates in lavish beds. We have so many different cultural activities'cinema, theatre, live model drawing lessons, and every year we release a new CD that mixes the Brazilian Culture with another. Me and Fabiana, my wife, have our hands full. Working on the strategy for art, cd, press, music, djs, gastronomy, cinema, theatre, courses, events, decoration, working methods, promotion etc, but we have assistants/coordinators working with us responsible for the implementation of these ideas, strategies and working methods. The only way to be successful is to have people that understand the concept and philosophy that we pass on to them.
What did you want to convey in your mix for 'From Brazil to Berlin'?
We tried to convey a cultural bridge between these 2 cultures and bring the Brazilian and International rhythms and soul on the CD Dia mixed together with the most contemporary German electro house from Chris and Toni on the CD Noite.
What artists did you use and why?
My production was to develop a journey of music from Brazil to other parts of the World bringing the best and best balanced music I could possibly mix together. All the artists were important for the production of the cd, but I can name a few'Gothan Project, the Nicola Conte crew (S-Tone Inc. Rozalia de Souza and Dinning Rooms), Grasskirt and Frontera (both have been releasing wonderful tracks for a while) and also Booka Shade.
Was it fun working with Chris Wood and Toni Rios? Why did you pick them to mix the second CD?
It was great working with both, although without technology this cd would have be impossible! As we have all been very busy this year'The artists I have chosen to mix the cd noite on the Chakras from Brazil to Berlin were Toni Rios because he is one of the godfathers of the German electronic scene and Chris Wood who is one of the young promises of the new German scene!
Will you be doing any special 'From Brazil to Berlin' gigs?
We are doing release parties in Brazil in November, in Germany and Italy in January. More details to follow soon!
What else is Chakras up to at the moment? Any exciting projects coming up?
We are doing a truffles festival with a Michelin star chef, a new exhibition at our IQ art galley inside Chakras in December with Picassos, Dalis, and Volpes, amongst other great ones, we are doing the release party of the cd at the end of November. Plus we are developing a new project! A Boutique hotel, restaurant and bar, spa, art gallery and lounge... Of course with the best service anyone can ask for! I still cannot tell you where it will be, what I can tell you right now is that it will be in a European Capital!!!
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