Considered to be one of the great actors in the rebirth of the New York electronic scene, Fred P alias Black Jazz Consortium is a DJ and producer admired for his creativity. Close to Underground Quality label and at the head of Soul People Music, his DJ sets have made him a historical figure in the local sphere. Clubs all over the world come together unanimously to put him forward as an undeniable actor of underground house.
Through his sets he offers a moment of hypnotic DJing, flawlessly showcasing his culture of music and dance. Intent on overcoming his previous discretion in the Bordeaux area, for this years edition he comes back as curator and artist we simply can’t miss.
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Multi-faced Diego Cortez Salas aka DC Salas is a true ambassador of Bruxelles’ music scene. Considered as a very talented figure in electronic music, his artistic track is impressive: at the age of 15, he was already animating a radio show, later becoming a resident DJ at Bruxelles’ club Wax, on top of being the artistic director for Mr. Wrong Club.
His releases on labels such as Correspondant, Kill The DJ or Biologic Records (which he co-directs since 2012) make him an active member of the Belgian and European electronic scene for several years now.
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A confirmed vinyls-digger in his hometown of Johannesburg, DJ Okapi has become a real ambassador of south-africana sonorities, striving to make this culture last for generations. It is through his connexions, his experience and his will that he reformed a group such as Ntombi Ndaba, the great south-africana figure of the 80’s. Having given life to Afro Synth blog, he’s seen it evolve rapidly as an online store, a label and finally a real-life record store in Johannesburg, as he reaches to revive bubblegum’s and kwaito’s hype. Throughout his coloured DJ sets and mixtapes, recognized by diggers from all parts of the world, he rises to the challenge of offering these forgotten musical sonorities the attention they deserve.
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Founded in 2016, the « Ballà Boum Festival », held in the heart of Patrimoniu (a small wine makers village in between Bastia and Saint-Florent) brings together a team of passionate music lovers for a week-end-long adventure. Creating a universe resembling a huge end-of-summer ball, the event curates a modern selection, combining confirmed international artists and their small projects and putting forward a philosophy inviting to exchange « balli » (dancing) and « amore » (love).
For their trip to Bordeaux they’ve packed artists representing their region, Corsica, but also contrasting musical tastes : Disco, House, Synth- pop…. no barriers but a motto : “what’s important is not to be a good dancer, but to be persuasive about dancing well !”
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A true local reference, Cream Cracker is one of the few Mauricians to export himself. After being raised alongside island-favourite DJs, he differentiates himself by mixing styles such as house, jazz and funk, creating electronic sets known to upturn dance floors.
Seen as locally engaged, he accompanies young artists in the development of their international career through his collective “The Bakery” as well being a part of Nou Le Morne Festival, a cultural manifestation tribute to the abolition of slavery. Having made his way into the cultural landscape of Mauricius, Cream Cracker then created “The Original Bakery Store”, the islands’ only record store.
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A Budapest original, Gergely Szilveszter Horváth aka Route 8 is an electronic music producer whom we discovered a while ago now.
After a dozen years passed experimenting on hardware machines, he is known for his releases on labels such as Lobster Theremin or This Is Our Time, which he co-founded in order to promote the Hungarian electronic scene. Exploring numerous genres, dipping into electro, breakbeat, techno and house, he’s built a very personal sound universe, mixing melancholic melodies and rough rhythmics.
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How could one imagine a Melbourne event without inviting Crown Ruler? Festival and party promoters, Red Bull Music Australia planers, booking agency, label and collective, whatever Crown Ruler touches turns to gold. Since 2000, they’ve positioned themselves as fervent defenders of quality underground music, working with artists from all over the world.
Accumulating events featuring names such as Roy Ayers, soul and jazz icon, Detroit house/techno godfather Theo Parrish and Chicago house star Larry Heard, Crown Ruler has established an unquestionable reputation for themselves. Last year, the Dekmantel Selector invited them as curators for one of their famous boat parties, and now it is our turn to welcome them for another beautiful Sunday spent in a Bordeaux parc.
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Head of and DJ for the famous Munich Blitz Club, Muallem simply can’t be ignored. His work as a tour planner and the established residents rallied around his project have propelled the Blitz to the top of the european clubs list, all the while revolutionizing Munich’s local scene. Constantly adding to his non exhaustive list of contributions, Muallem can also be found in the Panorama Bar, Printworks or Robert Johnson scenes.
His musical palette covers a wide range of colours, from the softest pastels to the brightest hues, never too shy, never too cheesy, painting a picture of pure passion and love for quality music.
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Berlin-based Japanese DJ Kez YM first appeared on the 4Lux label with his “Doucement Confused EP”, casting the first stone for an impressive and ever-growing discography, a castle built over years and years. Having already blessed Bordeaux with an explosive DJ set at the Bootleg club, he’s back to shine his light on our nippon event.
His talented mix of soul and Detroit beats has been recognized by Moodymann, Larry Heard, Osunlade, to name a few. In the eyes of Pablo Valentino, Kez YM is one of the best, so much so that he’s signed the DJ onto his label Faces Records for the artists lasted album.
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Augusto alias Trepanado rose to prominence through the parties and open air events he would organise in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, his hometown. Ex-member of famed brazilian duo Selvagem, founded with Millos Kaiser, and having created his own label Selva Disco, he is also a resident of Dekmantel festival be it in Amsterdam or Brasil. Navigating the waters of post-punk, house, psychedelic, batucada and brazilian disco music, his efficient mixes, edits and creations make of him a pillar of the modern electronic scene in Brazil.
Thus, it only seemed natural to entrust him with the closing and curating of our very last event of the 2019 edition, honouring Sao Paulo.
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