PsicotrópicosFestival
Psicotrópicos Festival returns in July for its second edition in Amsterdam with a bang. Now across two nights, and with a carefully curated selection of Brazilian artists who are shaping the sound of today.
Saturday July 12
Jota.pê, winner of 3 Latin Grammys in 2025 will show his blend of Afro-Brazilian traditions with modern influences like soul and MPB. Jéssica Gaspar brings a strong connection to ancestral Afro-Brazilian rhythms, layered with contemporary textures and a powerful voice. Also part of the lineup are DJ Eric Terena, an Indigenous artist using electronic music as a tool of cultural resistance, and Batekoo, the collective at the forefront of Brazil’s Black and LGBTQIA+ urban culture scene.
Tuesday July 29
A rare chance to see Hermeto Pascoal, a true legend of Brazilian music and global sounds, still expanding sonic boundaries at 90 years of age. Gabriela Leite, a rising name in Brazilian guitar, known for her distinctive style and technical depth.
Psicotrópicos: connecting Amsterdam with what’s cooking in Brazilian music. See you there!