MoBlack / Sparrow and Barbossa (Sha Wynwood Grand Opening)

“One of THE main protagonists since day one, there is nobody else around, laying foundations on this level and pushing boundaries like MoBlack Records and its founder Mimmo Falcone (MoBlack). The Italian who lived in Ghana for ten years keeps surprising the RISE team as much as the scene with those cutting edge releases and a repertoire that shouts “classic” every second minute.”

MoBlack DJ, producer and creator of the homonymous label MoBlack Records, the revelation label of 2018. MoBlack with its label has published in recent years an incredible series of productions reaching regularly the top of the international charts. MoBlack is a leader and authentic pioneer of the new Afro House / Tech genre in the world. His unique and unmistakable sound has influenced the underground electronic dance music scene and has influenced the market so much; supported and esteemed by the greatest international DJs he is regularly present in their playlists. MoBlack started djing at very early age plus years of experience in FM local radios and 10 years of experience of living in Africa (Ghana) completed his huge and unique musical background. Since his arrive in Africa in 2003, he has played and shared his faith in sound with local artists. MoBlack project was conceived in Ghana in 2012. In Twi, the major language spoken in Ghana, Mo means “Well done/Congratulation”. The idea behind it was to give voice to the amazing talent that focused around House Music from Africa. MoBlack Records first release in December 2013 paved the way for an incredible catalog with tracks consistently charting and acknowledged by the House Community as a whole with the accomplishment of his objective: supporting local artists in the international dancefloor industry.

Sparrow & Barbossa is a DJ and producer duo formed by the Swiss Bryan Coletta and the Uruguayan Emiliano Haberli; co-owners of Inward Records alongside Pippi Ciez and ST53.

Bryan is a pianist and comes from a musical family; his father is the legendary guitarist Francis Coletta who worked with artists like Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, or Frank Sinatra.

Emiliano was born and raised in an Uruguay region dominated by African colonials and got widely influenced by what's called "The Culture Of Candombe", pure African tribal rhythm coming from colonialism.

Since a very young age, Bryan has been influenced by Soul, Jazz, and Funk, which he uses now in his creations with his great capacity for improvisation and versatility. Emiliano moved to Europe 15 years ago, where he connected with the electronic music scene, starting to form his style in the music world, playing drums for DJ Chus & Joeski on their classic track called 'El Amor.'

Together, Bryan and Emiliano form Sparrow & Barbossa, creating a fusion between organic and electronic progressive sounds. Their age difference has a positive influence on both their releases and performance. While Bryan brings the freshness of modern sounds and melodies, Emiliano fine-tunes the rhythmic part and brings his knowledge built up throughout the years. Globe-trotters, they're true lovers of ethnic and lost cultures, devoted to transmit this legacy through electronic music.

Sparrow & Barbossa are most known for their track Yeke that charted number 1 on another download site afro house with Enzo Siffredi's remix and their remix of Fatoumata Diawara's nterini signed on MoBlack that charted number 2 afro house.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sha, 97 Northwest 25th Street, Miami, United States