A Panda do Sol is a Berlin-based ensemble composing, producing and performing original music since 2016.
​​
The musicians come from France, Brazil, Russia and Italy and weaves together rich musical traditions— Brazilian Samba, French Chanson, Caribbean Beguine, New Orleans Brass, and Afro-Brazilian percussion. Their sound, rooted in the vibrant multicultural spirit of Berlin, is a powerful fusion of voices, rhythms & winds.
​
Their live performance is a captivating blend of strength and poetry, evoking the energy of a circus-like spectacle that breaks the boundaries between audience and musicians. Through this dynamic exchange, they explore new ways of communication, creating an immersive experience that bridges the past and present of trans-cultural music.
​
Their first EP Fôlego (2019) is created together with composer, singer and friend Natasha Simon Safir, and reflects the early days of their career, with lyrics reflecting universal topics such as nature, love and reincarnation.
Their second release "Homenagem" (Sungroove Records, 2022) is an Homage to some of the Brazilian composers who gave birth to the Samba genre. For this project, the musicians worked on arranging the original Sambas in their opposite harmonic fields.
​
They are currently working on their new album of original music in both French and Portuguese, which is to be released in 2025.
​
Their music played on various national & international medias such as Radio Multicult, Radio Alhara w/ Edna Martinez, Deutschlandfunkkultur and the wold music specialist Songlines Magazine.
​
Musicians:
Felix Huet : Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
Helena Fontaine : Lead Vocals, Cavaquinho & Banjo Cavaquinho
Oscar Ferdinand : Clarinet & Vocals
Elena La Conte : Flute & Vocals
Eldar Tsalikov : Saxophone & Clarinet
Juca Junior : Percussion
Aduni Guedes : Percussion
UPCOMING SHOWS
European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights
Detect Classic Festival
Klunkerkranich
Kulturcafe
12.09.2025
Berlin
​
​
​
ABOUT BARRIO SONORO
Barrio Sonoro is a new concert series in Berlin that seeks to explore and showcase the rich tapestry of global popular music, with a particular focus on Latin American sonic traditions. Featuring artists from all corners of the world, all based in Berlin, the series offers an in-depth look at the musical heritage of regions such as the Caribbean, Venezuela, Brazil, Guinea Conakry, and beyond.
​
With an emphasis on popular music and the musical traditions that shape local scenes, Barrio Sonoro serves as both a forecast and a reflection of Berlin’s evolving artistic landscape. Through three dates and six distinct projects, this series brings forward the diverse influences and the interconnectedness of global rhythms, melodies, and cultural expressions.
​
The concerts will take place at Artspace in Exile - Hotel Continental, a space dedicated to fostering artistic and cultural exchange in times of displacement. This unique venue provides the ideal environment for an exploration of music’s ability to transcend borders and unite us through shared soundscapes.
​
This series is curated and produced by A Panda do Sol & Artspace in Exile.
