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Its has been awhile since SUB released his last interview. Now, when we are so close at our first jubilee (100 podcast), we will release several interview with guest artist in the next couple of weeks.
Our first guest is Rodrigo Miravalles, DJ alias - Suvo OKO. Rodrigo comes from Brazil, and somehow ended up living in our own town Skopje this for a few years. Rodrigo tries to promote his own passion of modern sounds from Latin America with a bit of twist from several music genres from Angola and Portugal. So, enjoy our first guest. Also you can catch Rodrigo playing tonight at Kapan An on a BTKRSH event : https://www.facebook.com/events/176377202752603/
SUB: Who is SUVO OKO?
Suvo Oko is a project I started when I moved to Skopje. The idea behind it is to promote a different side of Brazilian culture, not the one people are used to see.
SUB: What types of sound do you present,why?
I try to present a variety of sounds coming from Brasil, both new and old, but I prefer to focus on more recent and alternative productions. There’s an incredible experimental scene going on in Brasil in the past years and that’s something I really like and I’d like to bring some of that music to the Macedonian audience.
SUB: Is it hard to push your sound here in Skopje?
I can’t say it’s easy, but I won’t say it’s hard either. Maybe I haven’t tried hard enough or haven’t looked in the right places. Obviously, in big cities, where there’s a big community of foreigners, latinos, africans and so on, it’s easier because it’s something that’s already part of their culture. But I believe this music can work in Skopje.
SUB: What do you like about the nightlife in Macedonia?
I like the nightlife in Skopje because I think it’s very tight and although the city’s not big, there’s a lot going on and I really feel the people are enjoying and taking part and making things happen.
SUB: Since you are here for a while, what is your favorite Balkan dish?
My favorite food by far is sarma. After that tava, and all those other mandza style dishes.
SUB: Do you dance, and when was your last time to dance.
I dance every single day, by myself, at home. These days I'm doing most of my dancing at home, to be honest.
SUB: Where can people listen to you in Skopje?
My radio show on Kanal 103 is on a break right now but i’ll be back very soon. As a DJ, you can find me every now and then playing in Skopje, but it’s not something regular. Follow my FB to see where I am :) (https://www.facebook.com/suvo.oko/)
