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Juls Bridges Brazil and Ghana in Debut Documentary Travelling Man: Com Amor Brazil

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BV Music

Jun 9, 2025

British-Ghanaian producer and DJ Juls is redefining musical storytelling with the launch of his debut documentary, Travelling Man: Com Amor Brazil. Unveiled as an immersive exhibition running from June 8–12 at The Department Store in Brixton, London, this project is a heartfelt journey into the spiritual and cultural connections between Bahia, Brazil and Jamestown, Ghana.

Created in collaboration with filmmaker Oluwatomisin Okeowo, the 20-minute visual experience dives deep into the often-overlooked history of the Tabom community — a group of Afro-Brazilians who, after being freed from slavery, returned to settle in Ghana in the 1800s. Through a blend of archival storytelling, visuals, and music, Travelling Man uncovers the lasting legacy of this migration and how it continues to influence cultural identity across both regions.

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But Juls doesn’t stop at visuals. The documentary is paired with an original soundtrack EP, set to release on June 20, adding an aural layer to the experience. The upcoming project promises a rich, rhythmic journey through diasporic sounds from Afro-Brazilian percussion to Ghanaian highlife elements, all filtered through Juls’ signature Afro-fusion lens.

“This is a celebration of the roots we don’t always see and the rhythm that connects us all,” Juls shared. Known for championing African sounds on the global stage, this latest work reflects his evolution from hit producer to cultural archivist and bridge-builder.

Travelling Man: Com Amor Brazil is more than a film it’s a cultural exchange, a homage to ancestral journeys, and a reminder that the Black diaspora’s heartbeat is global. Through this project, Juls reinforces his role not just as a sound innovator, but as a curator of history and heritage, inviting audiences to explore the past through a modern, rhythmic lens.

As the world continues to embrace the influence of African and Afro-diasporic music, Juls’ documentary arrives at a critical moment — offering both education and celebration in one immersive package.