When does the Duo Clandestino concert take place?

The concert takes place on Friday, October 16, 2026. It starts at 7:30 PM.

Where is the concert taking place?

The venue is the werkstatt at Hagenstraße 34, 45894 Gelsenkirchen.

How much is the entrance fee?

The regular entrance fee is 15 Euros. Members of werkstatt e. V. pay 10 Euros, and the reduced entrance fee is 5 Euros.

Is there advance ticket sales?

No, there is no advance sale for the concert. Reservations can be made via email at info@werkstatt-ev.de.

What music does Duo Clandestino play?

The duo combines music from Northern Brazil with Reggae, African Moods, and Latin Grooves. They use vocals, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, drums, and percussion.

Who performs with Duo Clandestino?

Alexandre Santos handles vocals, guitar, and bass. Leonardo Barbosa plays drums and percussion.

Duo Clandestino live in Gelsenkirchen

Name: Duo Clandestino
Start: 2026-10-16T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-16T23:00:00+02:00
Location: werkstatt

Duo Clandestino brings Brazilian summer grooves to Gelsenkirchen

On October 16, 2026, Duo Clandestino transforms the werkstatt in Gelsenkirchen into a musical meeting point between Northern Brazil, Lisbon, and the Atlantic coast. Alexandre Santos and Leonardo Barbosa blend Latin Grooves, African Moods, Reggae, and Brazilian rhythms into a danceable concert experience with immediate audience proximity.

A duo with orchestral effect

Alexandre Santos creates an exceptionally dense sound with vocals, acoustic guitar, and acoustic bass. His playing style allows multiple musical layers to emerge simultaneously, while Leonardo Barbosa on drums and percussion provides precise rhythmic work and pulsating dynamics. This small lineup develops an astonishing fullness of sound that almost resembles an imaginary orchestra.

Brazil, Lisbon, and the energy of the Atlantic

Musical influences from Northern Brazil take center stage, combined with Reggae, African sound colors, and European club experiences from Lisbon. Santos is regarded as a formative personality in the local music scene, especially in the historic Bairro Alto region. Together with Barbosa, he shapes a distinct sound that blends Brazilian warmth, urban groove, and jazzy openness.

Live atmosphere with sing-along moments

The concert focuses on good vibes, catchy melodies, and direct communication. The audience's mood is part of the concept: swaying, singing along, and dancing are explicitly encouraged. Sound, light, and the rhythmic synchronization of guitar, bass, voice, and percussion create an intense stage performance with a palpable summer breeze.

Proven partnership in the Ruhr area

Alexandre Santos and Leonardo Barbosa met in 2012 within the Lisbon music scene. In 2013, an invitation from East West Jazz e. V. Dortmund brought them to Germany for performances and a CD production for the first time. Since then, they have been returning regularly to the Ruhr area, performing at European music festivals, music clubs, and small theater stages. Previous performances have been praised for their captivating rhythmic work and the danceable connection of Brazilian music with Jazz, Reggae, and Latin Grooves.

Conclusion: An evening full of rhythm and joy of life

Duo Clandestino represents an accessible, groovy, and genre-spanning concert experience. Those who want to experience Brazilian music, Reggae, Latin Grooves, and African sound colors in a lively club atmosphere will find the perfect evening at the werkstatt on October 16, 2026. Reservations can be made via email; there is no advance sale.