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Bonde do Role

This Brazilian trio presents more of a challenge than just the proper pronunciation of its name (BOHN-JAY DOH ROH-LAY, in case you don’t know). Dubbed “baile funk” or “funk carioca,” these terms describe the sound of Rio de Janeiro’s underground music scene, sprung from the shantytowns —or favelas— of Ipanema. The genre-busting producer Diplo is largely credited with the “discovery” of this musical genre, which is most often compared to Miami Bass but with fast beats and aggravated vocals that send it spiraling in the direction of old school punk rock. Bonde do Role was the first group signed to Diplo’s Mad Decent label (along with fellow Brazilian group Cansei Ser Sexy) and now, after giving some crazy, attention-grabbing performances at the recent SXSW music festival, their international profile seems pretty well established. The group just signed on to Domino Records, where they’ll keep company with the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Arctic Monkeys. Described by the Miami Herald as “the Beastie Boys meet Peaches in Sao Paolo,” lead singer Marina Ribatski has a reputation for camp and vamp while producer/MC Pedro D’eyrot slings hilariously cheesy samples, “Summer Lovin” from Grease and ACDC’s “You Shook Me” among them. Starting the show will be sets by FreshQuac and DJ D-Star.

Sunday, April 1 at 9pm. Soundlab, 110 Pearl St. (440-59o7). $10