Influenced by early Detroit techno and Berlin dub techno, drum'n'bass and IDM, the Berghain resident likes to break the frame as a producer & DJ. Coupled with fast and razor-sharp multi-deck mixing, he continues to develop his DJ sets with forward thrust and pursues the goal of a unity-creating experience on the floor. His productions and sets are united by a constant lookout for groove, flow, reduction and repetition and follow the urge to surrender oneself solely to the music.
Akua is a Ghanaian-American DJ with roots in North American techno but exemplifies a sonic force that reverberates worldwide. Akua has cemented herself as one of the most distinctive techno DJs coming out of the U.S. in recent years, shining brightly at the forefront of a new generation of techno artists who are reviving the innovative and rebellious spirit of techno’s enduring velocity through their work. Her practice is a passionate dedication to archiving & activating timeless strains of raw and mechanized expression - leading the new school of North American machine funk, while harkening back to the revolutionary sonics of Detroit, Chicago, & New York City DJs throughout history.
Piccell is a DJ, producer, and the founder of Barulho, a collective pushing Afro-electronic music and local club culture in Germany. His sound blends AfroTech, Gqom, Kuduro, and Hardgroove, fueled by live elements and his signature MPC. With deep roots in Angola and Germany, Piccell’s sets and productions reflect a unique cultural fusion. Through Barulho, he’s building a label and creating spaces for artists and audiences to connect, while redefining what the local scene can be.
Catu Diosis is a free spirited, energetic, forward moving Ugandan music producer, rapper & Dj. Her music is flavorful, highly danceable, always
an afrocentric blend of global bass music, taking you from Luanda to Sao Paulo, from Kampala to Bamako in a second.
Catu has played countless festivals, clubs and stages globally including CTM festival in panorama bar Berlin, Fusion festival, Eurockéennes, Kaleidoscope in Kenya, Nyege Nyege, boiler room and Locus festival in Italy, Circulart in Colombia and many more.
Alongside R3ign Drops, Catu is co-founder of Dope Gal, a platform for women to collaborate through creative projects. One of their latest projects being ANYAKA festival which launched with a stellar all African female lineup in Uganda and Kigali early 2024 in collaboration with Rwandan based female collective Organik X(Miziguruka, Binghi & Lyynduh). The festival’s main goal is to provide a supportive space for African women to collaborate and thrive artistically while forging paths for themselves and upcoming artists sprouting from Africa's margins.
. “Too many amazing female artists on the Continent, and not enough are given the opportunity to shine”, that’s how Dope Gal got started and how Catu is using her international career as a platform to champion others and collaborate extensively with other amazing female artists.
A teenage prodigy from Dar es Salaam, DJ Travella is redefining African electronic music with his futuristic take on Singeli — a breakneck Tanzanian genre known for its frantic tempos and raw, unfiltered energy. Blending hyperspeed rhythms with glitchy, otherworldly melodies, his sound has caught the ears of avant-garde icons like Arca and Björk. With a cult following rising fast, he’s taken Singeli from the streets of Dar to the global stage, lighting up clubs and festivals from Berlin to Jakarta, São Paulo to New York.
Frau Beji brings a unique blend of North African roots and Afro-electronic music to the stage. Living and working in Dortmund as a DJ, Frau Beji aims to take her audience on a journey, conveying emotions and inspiring healing through her music.Deeply connected to Afro-electronic music, Frau Beji enjoys genres such as Afrohouse, Afrotech, and Melodic -House & Techno. Her sets are not only known for their musical diversity, but also for their spiritual atmosphere. Frau Beji aims to create a sense of connection and community through her music, providing an unforgettable experience.
Her North African heritage plays an important role in her music. By combining her roots with modern sounds, she creates a unique musical vision. Through her music, she aims to build bridges between cultures and bring people together.
Foudjo, a DJ and producer with Congolese roots, blending the rhythms of Batida, Deephouse, and UK Funky House in my sets. Based in Dortmund, I am part of the Barulho World collective, where I strive to highlight the rich and diverse possibilities of Afro-electronic music. Since 2022, I have been working closely with Omar Jatta, an emerging Afrobeats artist from Germany, crafting fresh sounds and innovative collaborations. As the curator of a guest mix series on SoundCloud and the head of Barulho Records, I aim to create a platform that encourages listeners to explore and embrace the vibrant world of Afrocentric/ Afroelectronic music.
Freifeld: A perfect Techno night out with captains Akua & Fadi Mohem in charge, guiding a journey into (retro-)futurist Black Techno & its offshoots, towards a bright future this self-empowering club Music always beard.
Annex: Nyege Nyege meets Barulho world — two collectives reshaping Afro-electronic music. From Dar es Salaam’s hyperspeed Singeli to the deep pulse of AfroTech and Kuduro, the night moves through rhythm, roots and forward motion. A gathering of scenes, sounds and shared energy.
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