TEMPO FELIZ

One of the most exciting and original Latin bands in the UK, Tempo Feliz fuse classic Brazilian styles (samba, bossa, MPB) with elements of funk, soul, jazz and disco to create electrifying and unique grooves guaranteed to fill the dance floor.

 

Tempo Feliz have been featured on BBC Radio 1, Worldwide FM, Tina Edwards' Next Big Thing and have extensive international radio play. They have performed at some of the UK’s leading music festivals, such as Kendal Calling, and regularly share the stage with Brazilian music legend, Marcos Valle. 

 

The band regularly guest top soloists from the UK jazz scene, including players from TC and the Groove Family, Nubiyan Twist, Plantfood and Awen Ensemble. 

 

Debut album, Respirar, features collaborations with esteemed DJs such as Aroop Roy, Sibson, and Charles Vaughan, and the band’s anthem, Beija Flor, is a staple in the world-famous, Folamour’s, DJ set – seeing thousands of people get down to Tempo Feliz on his world tour.

 

Expect huge horns, the funkiest samba guitar, infectious Brazilian rhythms, traditional percussion, and beautiful melodies that echo the spirit of Rio de Janeiro.

 

In 2024, the band are finalising their follow-up record after a year of composing a whole new repertoire of soul-lifting anthems….and they can’t wait to bring it to new audiences in the new year.

 

“Tempo Feliz…high octane energy with gorgeous groove” 

Tina Edwards – BBC, Worldwide FM​

 

 “I'll be excited to see where these guys go as a new band.” 

Songlines magazine​ 

 

"Once again, a blend of technique, energy and great songs earned them encores and a standing ovation."

Isle of Man Today​

 

 "Brazilian jazz-funk samba power"

DJ Lubi Jovanovic​​

 

A booming disco groover full of samba, batucada and MPB flavours…this single is written for the dancefloor”

Jazz Revelations

 

​​“We can’t get enough of the debut album, Respirar”

Melodic Distraction