Soul Tropical by David Walters

June 18 - July 5

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TROPICAL
David Walters brings his sun-drenched Afro-Caribbean rhythms to India this summer, turning up the tropical heat with every beat.
June 18 - July 05, 2024
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Soul Tropical Vibes Land In India! French musician David Walters is bringing his sunshine-soaked sound straight from Marseille to India — from 18 June to 05 July!

With his latest album Soul Tropical, Walters blends Afro-Caribbean roots, smooth synths, and pure island soul — featuring collabs with Mario Canonge, La Reyna, and Flavia Coelho. Think blue skies, palm trees, dance, and deep reflections on identity — all in one beat.

From beach moods to introspective grooves, his music is a soundtrack for the sun — even on rainy days. Get ready to sway, sweat, and soul-search. India, your tropical summer starts now.

18, June 2025

Time: 9 pm
Venue: The Piano man
Eldeco Centre, Hauz Rani, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi – 110017

Entry & Registration:

  • Entry is ticket-based. Please book your tickets in advance.

Entry Conditions:

  • Guests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.
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19 June, 2025

Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Tagore Theatre
Sector 18 Chandigarh, 160018

Entry & Registration:

  • No registration needed — just walk in!

Entry Conditions:

  • Free and open to all.
  • First come, first served basis.

21 June, 2025

Time: 7 pm
Venue: Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum
Shyamla Hills, Bhopal – 462002

Entry & Registration:

  • No registration needed — just walk in!

Entry Conditions:

  • Free and open to all.
  • First come, first served basis.

22 June, 2025

Time: 7 pm
Venue: FC Road Social
Unit No. 101, Mezz, 1st Floor, Cello Platina C.T.S, Fergusson College Rd, Shivajinagar, Pune – 411005

Entry & Registration:

  • No registration needed — just walk in!

Entry Conditions:

  • Open to guests aged 21 years and above only.
  • First-come, first-served basis.

24 June, 2025

Time:  8 pm
Venue: EXT, Film nagar 
385, Rd Number 82, Phase III, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033

Opening Act : Hugo Cauvet ( French DJ) 

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  • No registration needed — just walk in!

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  • Free and open to all.
  • First come, first served basis.

27 June, 2025

Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore
Thimmaiah Rd, opposite UNI, Kaverappa Layout, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru – 560052

Entry & Registration:

  • For current students, members, and library members of AF Bangalore: Entry is free upon registration. A free registration form will be shared through official AF Bangalore channels.
  • For the general public: Tickets priced at ₹150 can be purchased at Alliance Française de Bangalore, either in advance or on the day of the event.

Entry Conditions:

  • Free and open to all.
  • First come, first served basis.
  • Limited capacity: 200 seats only

1 July, 2025

Time: 6:30 pm
Venue:  Indian Museum
27, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Park Street, Kolkata – 700016

Entry & Registration:

  • No registration needed — just walk in!

Entry Conditions:

  • No age restrictions. Entry is free and open to all.
  • First-come, first-served basis.
  • As the Indian Museum is a central government venue, all attendees are required to carry a valid government-issued photo ID for security checks at the entrance.

5 July, 2025

Time: 7 pm
Venue: Diggi Palace
Shivaji Marg C-Scheme, Jaipur – 302004

Entry & Registration:

  • No registration needed — just walk in!
  • However, to help us plan better, please RSVP at [email protected]

Entry Conditions:

  • No age restrictions. Entry is free and open to all.
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In two simple words that now carry the weight of a whole musical journey, Soul Tropical lays out the blueprint of David Walters’ latest album. This “tropical soul” isn’t just a sound—it’s a celebration of life’s meaningful moments, deeply rooted in his heritage and a loving tribute to his family origins in the Caribbean, especially poignant after the passing of his mother.

That Caribbean spirit, which has brought him comfort, is now something he proudly carries forward. Since his first album Awa—which, as he once joyfully explained, means “no” in Creole, “a no that feels good, that frees you from what no longer serves you”—David has never stopped singing about the chain of islands scattered between the Americas, while forging his own path thousands of kilometers away. Nearly 15 years later, his bright smile is still his compass, like a sun-star hanging from the ceiling of his thoughts and dreams. And you can hear it—shining through all 13 joy-infused tracks of Soul Tropical.

This tropical soul is also a family affair, in the purest sense of soul and funk—à la Sly Stone. It’s not just about blood ties, but about chosen family: the musicians, the label, the collaborators who surround him with warmth and creativity.

It all came together last spring, when David took a tip from fellow artist Guts and travelled to Sheffield to work with British producer Tom Excell. “Guts and I are very close,” David shares, “so when he offered to be my distant creative partner and third eye on the project, I felt honored—like he was throwing a meteor shower onto this album.” In Sheffield, they crafted the Bow Down EP and laid the groundwork for more tracks.

Back in Marseille, David took a scalpel to those initial drafts and then headed to Paris, where he brought in his longtime collaborators from the Nocturne project: percussionist Roger Raspail, genre-blending cellist Vincent Segal, and kora master Ballaké Sissoko. At Studio One Two Pass It in Bagnolet, he also reunited with pianist Mario Canonge, singer Flavia Coelho, and Caribbean backing vocalists Béatrice Civaton and Nathalie Jeanlys.

And then came L.A., where he linked up with American producer Captain Planet—a meeting born at a Guts concert. That trip to Captain Planet’s studio? “A childhood dream,” David says, eyes wide like a kid catching falling stars.

Inside Captain Planet’s L.A. studio, the two mixed all 13 tracks—rich with Afro-Caribbean influence and a global beat. This album wasn’t thrown together randomly: you don’t just happen to have Mario Canonge from Martinique, Roger Raspail from Guadeloupe, Anthony Joseph from Trinidad, Cuban rapper La Reyna, and Brazilian-French singer Flavia Coelho all on one record. That’s family. That’s shared soul.

David understands the strength of this Caribbean bond—a heartbeat pulsing with rhythms and melodies inherited from Africa, but open to the world. This tropical soul, much like the region’s linguistic mix and cultural fusion, isn’t built on rigid systems but on vibrant, interconnected flows. Just like the Jamaican sound-system gave rise to ragga, hip-hop, and electronic music—this soul is layered, alive, and evolving.

“These thirteen tracks reflect my openness,” David says, thanking Franck Descollonges of Heavenly Sweetness, who gave him the freedom to shape this genre-crossing, city-hopping journey. “That team spirit, that creative fire—it’s the same vibe that gave birth to Motown and Stax. That’s not nothing.”

And a fun fact? “Captain Planet is the only producer I know who works standing up. That means he dances for ten hours a day.” A quirky detail, sure—but for David, it says everything. This is an album built for movement, for joy, for soul-shaking even on grey days.

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