La Cangri: Barcelona’s hottest party

If reggaeton is the religion, then La Cangri is the church. Founded by Malaga-born vocalist Beatriz Constenla, aka Bea Pelea, alongside Aïda Camprubí and Eli Meoz, it’s one of several residencies to have sprung up across Barcelona in recent months, breaking with the genre’s tired clichés of machismo and acquiring new, more progressive values in the process. Often held at the city’s famous Sala Apolo nightclub, an average party sees Puerto Rican classics such as Ivy Queen’s Quiero Bailar cue up next to local artists La Zowi and La Mafia del Amor. The dancefloor warms up early and the crowd bounces together – a monthly meet for heat and debauchery, combined with a healthy dose of respect.

To get a taste of the vibe, check out The Face’s photo gallery alongside a mix from Barcelona DJ and La Cangri regular below.