The BGC present J.J. Whitefield

The Beirut Groovce Collective and The Back Door present Jan Weissenfeldt (Poets of Rhythm/Karl Hector and The Malcouns)

As composer, producer, bandleader and mastermind of the Poets Of Rhythm, JJ started to revive the now widely popular vintage Funk and Soul sound, in the early ‘90s. His unique approach to raw sonics and analogue recording techniques were a seminal influence to the aesthetics of the contemporary funk scene. Many of his productions were released on the most respected independent labels of their times, like Ninja Tune, Mo´Wax, Stones Throw/Now-Again & Strut.

After the break-up of the Poets Of Rhythm, JJ went away from straight American funk to explore more experimental grounds, incorporating Afrobeat, World Jazz and Krautrock into his music and releasing critically acclaimed albums with his projects; Whitefield Brothers and Karl Hector & The Malcouns. He also played a significant role in launching the international career of Ghanaian legend Ebo Taylor, with whom he recorded 2 albums and toured the world for several years.

JJ´s main influence comes from being a devoted record collector. As a DJ he aims to share unusual sounds and take the people on a trip. He played his rare 45´s to ecstatic audiences from Tokyo to Sao Paulo and everywhere in between.

Cost
Before 11:00 pm: Free Entrance
After 11:00 pm: 15,000 LL