The Marula Café, Barcelona: fun, friendly, funky and fresh. Read on to discover this month’s event listings…

Wednesday, March. 2

01:30h. Dj set. Dance of People (D.O.P)

Dance of People present Wednesday nights at Marula. Playing an eclectic mix of styles linked to blacksound, D.O.P deliver fresh funk, soul, latin, breaks and grooves. Entry is free before 03h by putting  your name on the guestlist. 

Thursday, March. 3

21:30h. Fiesta 2nd anniversary Kathrina (7/10€)

00h. Dj set. A Wamba Buluba Club Sessions: Guest Dj Lyon 

Turista Bang Bang, resident Dj at the established Rock’n’ Roll night A Wamba Buluba Cub, is opening this Thursday, alongside guest Dj Lyon.

A Wamba Buluba Rock’n’Roll Club presents Thursday nights at Marula. Already well known on the music scene, this night aims to showcase emerging groups and talents, aiming to inspire the energy of this intimate club with local DJs and resident bands as well as opening their doors to international bands and groups, gearing them with the opportunity to diversify the eclectic mix of sounds this night has to offer.

Friday, March. 4

22h. The Blurum Show (5€ advance / 8€ on the door)

Blurum13, one of the leading vocalists of the hip hop, funk, jazz and electronic music scene, presents The Blurum Show, a focal point where you can see, feel and enjoy the talent and versatility of this great artist and his guests. The concept of the night is as simple as it is exciting: an impressive explosion of groove, flow, black rhythms and high-flying improvisation.

Saturday, March. 5

22h. Mampön (concert – 6€ entry)

Mampön, a group of 9 international music makers, presents their new album this Saturday at Marula. From the outset they have been dedicated to the sounds and rhythms of Afrobeat, their songs being clearly influenced by contemporary funk, reggae, rock and jazz among others, but above all the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti being their biggest inspiration, turning every concert into an authentic fiesta.

00h. The Presidentes Dj’s

Every Saturday night, The Presidentes take you on a music journey through Afro-Carribean music, delivering soul, funk and disco sessions, alongside jazz and boogaloo…

Sunday, March 6

02h. Domingos Dj Timber 

Every Sunday night Marula offers a jam session of funk, hosted by the acclaimed DJ Timber, notoriously skilled in producing and delivering fresh Latin and soul music.

Wednesday, March. 9

01:30h. Dj set. Dance of People (D.O.P)

Thursday, March. 10

21:30h. The Cavemen + Death Cool Train (10/13€)

00h. Dj set. A Wamba Buluba Club Session

Friday, March. 11

22h. Adam Giles Levy (concierto – 5€ entry)

The melodic and accessible British pop and folk star, Adam Levy, presents his new album ‘Unravelled’. Recorded in Vancouver, Canada, his songs include reflective themes, discovering the essence of the human condition and nature, intertwined with music from the likes of Ben Harper and José González.

00h. Anibalson & Miguel Superstar

A collector of Afro-Caribbean vinyls, the majority of which jazz, soul and funk, Anibalson started to break the music scene of Barcelona in 2003 at the notorious Razzmatazz. In the same year, he became resident at Sifó Bar, where he stayed for an uninterrupted 6 years, alongside his residencies at U-Collective as well as other more underground clubs in Barcelona. In 2007 he founded RavalGroove Records, and later on in 2012 he founded Funk&Soul Records with his friends. Currently he is focussing on groove and funk styles, which will transcend Marula together with the sounds of the fantastic Miguelito Superstar.

Saturday, March. 12

22h. Trio Feta (concierto – 5€ entrance)

This happening Greek band, Trío Feta, offer an extensive collection of traditional Greek folk music, guaranteeing an authentic Greek fiesta.

00h. The Presidentes Dj’s

Sunday, March. 13

02h. Domingos Dj Timber 

Wednesday, March. 16

01:30h. Dj set. Dance of People (D.O.P)

Thursday, March. 17

00h. Dj set. A Wamba Buluba Club Session. Bloodshot Bill + Special Guest TBA

Friday, March. 18

22h. Gafieira (concierto – 5€ entry)

Gafieira deliver Brazilian music based on samba funk and samba rock, with a small class before the performance with professor Ramón Barau.

ooh. Harry Callahan & Dj Timber

Two classic Marula DJs: Harry Callahan, from The Presidentes, plays back to back with DJ Timber, exuding warm Latin soul rhythms.

Saturday, March. 19

22h. Outer Space (concierto – 10€ entry)

Outer Space were born with the intention of rediscovering the afrobeat spirit of Nigeria and the ethiojazz spirit of Ethiopia from the 60s and 70s, when the afroamerican sounds and beats such as jazz, soul and funk were recognised. Inspired by worldly dimensions and exotic landscapes, these seven musicians present an original repertoire full of surprises. Outer Space will be the band accompanying us on a journey passing through Africa and New York throughout the 70s.

00h. The Presidentes Dj’s

Sunday, March. 20

02h. Domingos Dj Timber 

Wednesday, March. 23

01:30h. Dj set. Dance of People (D.O.P)

Thursday, March. 24

00h. Dj set. A Wamba Buluba Club Session | Vispera de festivo 

Friday, March. 25

ooh. Freaky Flo Party

Freaky Flo Party are ready to bring you the best of Marula’s characteristic disco, funk, afro and break beats.

Saturday, March. 26

22h. Barcelona Gipsy balKan Orchestra (concierto – 7€ entry)

The seven passionate musicians that make up the BGKO explore classic gypsy sounds as well as extending their inspiration to a wider musical genre, merging traditional Balkan music with a multi-ethnic culture.

00h. The Presidentes Dj’s

Sunday, March. 27

02h. Domingos Dj Timber 

Wednesday, March. 30

01:30h. Dj set. Dance of People (D.O.P)

Thursday, March. 31

22h. Calibro 35 (concierto – 10€ in advance, 14€ on the door)

Described by Rolling Stone Magazine as ‘the most fascinating, retro-maniac and genuine thing that has happened to Italy in the past few years’, Calibro 35 happen to be one of the coolest bands around. The Italian band return to Marula to present their latest album, S.P.A.C.E, the perfect sound track to a new science fiction film directed by Sergio Leone, inspired by instrumental funk and the music of detective  films from the 60s and 70s.

00h. Dj set. A Wamba Buluba Club Session. Guest Dj TBA.