While Birosca Carioca began as a vegetarian restaurant, it became a bar almost simultaneously, and quickly transformed into a dancehall where thousands visited weekly.  Its clientele was a reflection of the unique population that Merida had in the 90s.  Students, professors, artisans, professionals, politicians, artists, and entrepreneurs often gathered together weekly in lines that could stretch two blocks to get in.  Birosca established itself as a live music venue presenting local, national and international bands which added to the story of this colonial house turned discotheque.  A decade ago its legacy alone was enough for it to be considered a cultural phenomenon but Birosca continued to adapt, hosting art galleries, theatre productions and poetry readings. Still faithful to its original playlist, its inclusive style, and its mosh pit after midnight it became a symbol of the varied and unique music of its own era.  Today a tourism and historic icon of the city of Merida, Venezuela and a collective memory of what the city was at one time , we attempt to explain Birosca here in photos, videos, stories, and playlists.  We are dedicated to upholding the standard of respect and gratitude to the music that started everything, putting it before the momentary trends and publicity stunts that change constantly.  Here we listen to music, and  dance, without  show, without propaganda, without pretension, since 1991.

 

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