I discovered Frankie Knuckles through his music, one that was, gentle, lush with a subdued, understated power that rocked many a dancefloor.
I had the privilege to hear him once in the heyday of his legendary residency at Sound Factory Bar in New York. I was submerged, sonically and emotionally by the beauty of the music I heard that night. I remember very clearly saying to myself that this would be impossible to ever equal.
That was 20 years ago, and I never got to hear this magic combination again.

I got to meet Frankie a few times, and he was always like his music, gentle, humble,   yet naturally imposing

I've put together here some of my favorite music from him. So that his legacy can keep on inspiring other people.

Rest in peace, Frankie, may your music keep on moving people eternally

My Tribute To Frankie Knuckles

Happy holidays 2011

A mix I recorded back in 01... heavily influenced by the dj sets of Fatoy Slim and Basement Jaxx of that era.  

Mi Chante (My House) -- 2001

Esta es una canción en Pro de Honduras, se generó por todo lo que está pasando en este momento en el país
Artista Totum Dual (Emil M + Dynamostar)

Me Cuesta Tanto

Alexander Astorga Monge, better known as Alex “The Funk” Astorga was born on January 9th 1990 in San José, Costa Rica. 
Despite his young age, he began to make his way within the local electronic music scene by DJing in venues such as Club Vértigo, Lubnan, La Tulipana, Home Sushi, Blue Lounge, Club Ocio, Barcode, Xpi and Seelebrity. 
In 2009 the passionate and talented young DJ was invited to play at The Grooviest Place 2 B, a two-hour show hosted on the now legendary FM station, 911 Groovy.Also, he debuted in one of Costa Rica’s famous electronic music parties, Back to Basics. His DJ set received many positive reviews from his colleagues and general audience. 
In 2010 he was part of the lineup that opened for Jay West, at Club Vertigo. 
Along his short career, he has had the opportunity to share decks with other local talents such as Vladimir Durán, DJ Sweetbo, Kenny da House-Head, Spitfire, Logo!, Louie J and Zoster, among others. 
He’s beginning to take his first steps in musical production, having released a couple of tracks online. 
About his influences, he says: “I’ve always had passion for Disco and Funk music. The musicians of that age are the fathers of the sounds of today. They are my inspiration”. He cites many bands, producers and DJs from Kerri Chandler, DJ Sneak and Mark Farina, all the way to Pet Shop Boys, Michael Jackson, Duran Duran, New Order and U2.

Happy holidays 2011

AlexAstorga

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