For this all-vinyl gig expect to hear vintage Bollywood and Kollywood, Panjabi folk, Cha cha cha, Boogaloo, Salsa, Sitar Rock, International Funk, Jazz, Soul, Mod & any number of obscurities from their international record collections.

Thursday, May 21st
9pm-Midnight
21+
No Cover
Hey Love
920 E Burnside St. Portland, Ore. 

TROPITAAL! A Desi-Latine Soundclash 

Saturday, June 13th, 2026

Featuring hosts and resident DJs

Anjali and The Incredible Kid

GOODFOOT

2845 SE Stark St.

Portland, Oregon

9pm-2am

21+

$13 advance & at the door

For all of 2026 Anjali and The Kid are celebrating 25 years as a DJ duo!

Take the sultry vibe of the Latin American Tropics, combine with the rhythm of India (“Taal”) and stir into TROPITAAL! A Desi Latine Soundclash where the hottest club sounds from India and Latin America go head to head in an all-night dance-off of epic proportions. Resident DJs Anjali & The Incredible Kid combine their deep passions and deep crates from across the spectrum of Latin, Caribbean & South Asian vibes. Expect to hear a mix of Bhangra, Dembow, Future Filmi, Reggaeton, Baile Funk, Panjabi Rap, Trap & Drill, Moombahton, Electro Cumbia, Tribal Guarachero, Dancehall, Bollywood, Desi Bass & Global Bass party classics.

“Portland’s beloved TROPITAAL! party celebrates its 13th anniversary.” Resident Advisor 5/9/26

“DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid aren’t exactly under-the-radar among clubgoers ‘round these parts, and there’s a good reason for that. The duo—who first formed for a New Year’s Eve party 25 years ago—rattle windows with Desi bass, reggaeton, and darkwave chillers like nooooobody else in town.” Portland Mercury 12/26/25

“Your Quintessential Portland Bucket List: 50 Things to Do in Town. These are our city’s can’t-miss activities, whether you’ve lived here all your life or are just passing through. -Don’t Miss Inimitable DJ duo Aniali and the Incredible Kid’s “Tropitaal” parties, serving up a high-energy mix of Indian and Latin American sounds.” Portland Monthly 10/27/25 

“Portland electronic music luminary DJ Anjali” Willamette Week 8/27/24

“One of Portland’s favorite dance nights is making its return. Hosted by stalwart DJs Anjali and the Incredible Kid, Tropitaal mixes club music from India and South America—everything from urban desi to trap and reggaeton.” Willamette Week 8/11/2021

“For seven years now, DJ Anjali & The Kid have been commandeering the Tropitaal Desi-Latino Soundclash to the delight of knowing Portland audiences.” Portland Mercury 5/16/2020

“DJ Anjali & The Kid have been a staple of Portland, Oregon’s club scene for almost two decades, creating spaces for DJs and dancers to enjoy an international mélange of music ranging from bhangra to reggaeton.” Remezcla 12/26/18

KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE KUSH est. 2006

Tune into The Incredible Kid’s weekly radio show which every Tuesday night at 10PM (Pacific Standard) until Midnight.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Kush airs on KBOO.FM worldwide & 90.7FM Portland.

CHOR BAZAAR 2014 – 2021

Anjali and The Kid present International classics & unknown pop gems from their vintage vinyl & CD collections. With a focus on retro Bollywood and the Afro Latino diaspora, you can also expect to hear Panjabi folk, Qawwali and South Asian filmi (like Lollywood, Tollywood & Kollywood.)

After 7 years we retired (details here.)

Archives can be found at XRAY.FM.

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Anjali teaches weekly at The Viscount Dance Studio (since 2013.)

October & November schedule:

Bollywood (Filmi Item Girl) Tuesdays 5:20-6:30PM.

Bhangra & Giddha (Panjabi Folk Dance) Wednesdays 6:30-7:30PM

In addition to her studio classes, Anjali is also available for private lessons and shaadi choreography.

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Photos by Celina Flores