This session of The Happy Show featured Findlay Brown, Xander Ferreira and birthday girl Zuzanna Buchwald!
Born from a mutual passion of rare African music acclaimed musicians Findlay Brown and Xander Ferreira teamed up in New York as dynamic DJ duo: The Happy Show, sharing forgotten treasures through unique parties that they host around the globe.
Exploring Psychedelic rock and roll from Zambia to Ghana Funk and Ethiopian Jazz, South African 60’s Soul, down to the disco gems of Nigeria and Kenya, they curate a true celebration of the rich history of African music and culture.
The Happy Show gatherings and events invite people from all walks of life to express themselves through the transcendent ritual of music and dance. Creating a positive atmosphere for people to meet, share and inspire in an exotic setting.
Hailing from the border of Mozambique, South African artist and musician Xander Ferreira aka Gazelle became one of South Africas most recognised musicians for his fusion of contemporary electronic sounds and traditional African inspirations. His musical journey has seen him collaborate with artists as diverse as Peaches and The Bloody Beetroots.
British troubadour Findlay Brown is an acclaimed singer songwriter from North Yorkshire. The Guardian writes, “Brilliantly melancholic, the most unlikely classic of the year”. After two successful solo records, appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, Top of the Pops and Taratata (France) a diverse resume of collaborations, remixes and tours, finds Findlay in New York as a partner of DPC Records. Slow Light the forthcoming album is due to drop early next year.