Funky Drummer x La Rumba x Phonetics Carnival: Busy Twist, Gustavo &The Brasukas, Santa Leticia at Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield

Funky Drummer x La Rumba x Phonetics Carnival: Busy Twist, Gustavo &The Brasukas, Santa Leticia on March 13, 2026 at Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield features The Busy Twist, Santa Leticia and La Rumba performing rio funk DJ sets.

The Funky Drummer collective collaborates with La Rumba and Phonetics for a vibrant carnival event at Yellow Arch Studios on Friday, March 13th. This lively night features three rooms filled with international sounds, live performances, and dynamic DJ sets from an eclectic lineup that includes The Busy Twist, Gustavo Andrade & The Brasukas, Santa Leticia, and more local Sheffield artists. Headlining the night, The Busy Twist hails from Colombia and is celebrated for their innovative fusion of African, Caribbean, Latin, and UK club sounds. They've recorded with renowned artists like Amadou & Mariam and contributed to FIFA soundtracks, bringing a global perspective to their music. Following them is Gustavo Andrade & The Brasukas, a 14-piece ensemble known for their infectious rhythms that range from Samba to Brazilian Soul. Their previous performance at the Brazilian Carnival left a lasting impression, and fans can look forward to new material that promises to elevate the celebration. Santa Leticia, a Spanish DJ and music curator based in Newcastle, opens the night with her eclectic sets, which weave together genres from Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond. Her mixes are a vibrant celebration of jazz, funk, and rare groove. London-based DJ Mattana wraps up the main stage with her Afro-Latin and Caribbean-infused beats, while Sheffield’s own Xufuzela Sounds and Linga Sound bring their jazz funk grooves to the Café space, ensuring a night rich with diverse sounds and cultural connections.