"Nomad scorpions roam dunes alone,  burrowing deep, to escape 
a tempestuous sirocco." -M.L. Kiser

This set, like its namesake, the Summer wind that rises from the Sahara and spreads to Southern Europe, draws inspiration from the African continent with artists such as Djamou Sangare and Fatoumata Diawara and melds them with fixtures from the European scene such as Rampa and Mind Against.

As always thank you to the artists below who provided the inspiration for this set with their beautiful music.
 
1. Pippi Ciez, Djamou Sangare - Lua (Pippi Ciez Retake)
2. Gorgon City - Skywalk - Extended (Original Mix)
3. Aaaron - 2020 Souls (Original Mix)
4. Worakls, Ben Bohmer - Red Dressed feat. Eivor (Ben Bohmer Remix)
5. Sailor & I - Thinking About You (Radio Slave feat. Thomas Gandey Remix)
6. Husa & Zeyada - Trick of Mind (Oliver Schories Remix)
7. Elkins, Jaqobson - Alba (Hot Since 82 Remix)
8. Emok, Djuma Soundsystem, Olith - Osuga (Original Mix)
9. Fatoumata Diawara - Nterini (Sparrow & Barbossa Remix)
10. Team Distant, Mr Silk, Jalal Ramdani, Mel D - Sesa (feat. Mel D) (Adjuma Remix)
11. Delhia De France, Anyma, Janus Rasmussen - Claire (feat. Delhia De France) (Original Mix)
12. Khen - Pan Pan
13. Super Flu - Go (Original Mix)
14. Freakme - Could Not Stop It (NiCe7 Remix)
15. Rampa - The Church (Original Mix)
16. Rodriguez Jr. - Pandora (Original)
17. Mind Against - Changes (Original Mix)
18. Zakes Bantwini, Kasango - Osama (Original Mix)

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Alidad - Sirocco

Set from Serendipitea's Lucid Dream event on Thursday night at Burning Man 2022.  Many thanks, as always, to the Serendipitea family for creating another magical experience, and to the artists below who provided the inspiration for this set with their music.

1. Black Circle - Double Dip (Original Mix)
2. Bonga - Mona Ki Ngi Xica (Everything Counts Remix)
3. Ali Love, Kaz James - Stronger (Extended)
4. AIKON - Luanda (Original Mix)
5. Malone, Calussa - Bessame (Original Mix)
6. Sebastien Leger - Stevie (Original Mix)
7. Sobek, PALMFooD - Glorious Miles (Original Mix)
8. Tebra, Elly Ball - The Call (DSF Remix)
9. Etelvina Maldonado, DJ Chus, Sparrow & Barbossa - A Pila el Arro feat. Etelvina Maldonado (Extended Mix)
10. Moojo - Vamonos (Original Mix)
11. Pablo Fierro - Tembo (Original Mix)
12. Sebjak - Aguacero (Original Mix)
13. Agents Of Time - Dream Vision (Original Mix)
14. Dim Kelly - Beyond the Depths (Original Mix)
15. RÜFÜS DU SOL - On My Knees (Adriatique Remix)

Alidad - A Lucid Dream @ Burning Man 2022

In this set, deep house beats mingle with Latin and African rhythms, creating a tapestry of sounds that is an ode to music from around the world.  As the tracks unfold and narrate tales of sunlit days and starry nights, let the music elevate you with the unmistakable energy of a summer's promise.  Perfect for those days when the heart seeks joy, and the feet, freedom.

Many thanks, as always, to the artists below who provided the inspiration for this set with their music.

1. Black Coffee, Jinadu, DJ Angelo - Lost feat. Jinadu (Original Mix)
2. WhoMadeWho - Silence & Secrets (Black Coffee Remix)
3. Chambord - Electronic Tango (Original Mix)
4. DSF - Feel Like Home (Original Mix)
5. DJ Pierre, Chic Loren - I Feel Love feat. Chic Loren (Monkey Safari Remix)
6. Malone, BLOND:ISH, Archila - Voices Above (Original Mix)
7. Joeski, Hector Lavoe - Dia De Ayer feat. Héctor Lavoe (Extended Mix)
8. Mòo & Jo, ARKADYAN, Demayä - Desperado (Original Mix)
9. Darksidevinyl - Esperanza (Original Mix)
10. Sebastian Rivero, Calussa - San Juan (Band&dos Remix)
11. Eliana Pittman - Quem Vai Querer (Aroop Roy Rework) (Original Mix)
12. B.o.T - Tammurriata (2022 Re-Master)
13. Barbatuques - Baiana (Cosme Martin & Christian Vila Remix)
14. BLOND:ISH, Amadou & Mariam, Francis Mercier - Sete (Original Mix)
15. Monkey Safari - Mantra (Original Mix)
16. Awen, Caiiro - Your Voice (Adam Port Remix)
17. Juan Yarin - Lovefool (Original Mix)

Alidad - A Summer Symphony

In Chimera, Afro, Latin, Melodic, and Deep House beats merge to blur the line between reality and dream. This set guides listeners through a vibrant landscape, where sunlit rhythms and twilight tones invite you to lose yourself in the music. The sound flows and shifts—at times fiery and bold, at others soft and ethereal—capturing the free spirit and warmth of summer.

Each track unfolds like a chapter in a dream, pulling you deeper into a world of rhythm and pulse. For those looking to escape the ordinary, Chimera offers a journey to remember on the dance floor.

Endless thanks, as always, to the brilliant artists below for inspiring this vision.

1. Double Touch, Bross (RO) - Cielo (Original Mix)
2. Air - Alone In Kyoto (Vandelor 'Secret Whisper' Mix)
3. Dre Guazzelli - Dreams (Original Mix)
4. Eli & Fur - Night Blooming Jasmine (Rodriguez Jr. Remix)
5. Juan Yarin - If I Could Stop The Sunset (Original Mix)
6. Ajna (BE) - On My Mind (Original Mix)
7. PAAX (Tulum) - Djorolen (THEMBA's Herd Extended Remix)
8. Jaguar Jaguar, Chambord - Born In Blue (Original Mix)
9. Thomas Gandey, Aiwaska - Innervision (Monblaire Remix)
10. Tabia, Maz (BR), MAXI MERAKI, APACHE (FR) - Nothing On Me (Original Mix)
11. Juan Yarin - Mirage (Original Mix)
12. Nes Mburu, DJ Xanto - Nikumbatie (Klaudius Remix)
13. Carlos Vives, Wakyin - Beso (Fruta Fresca) (Extended Mix)
14. Kadosh (IL), Melödisch, Moodintrigo - Never Too Late feat. 
15. Moodintrigo feat. Melödisch (Original Mix)
16. Haska, Salif Keita - Madan (Extended Mix)
17. Samm (BE) - Massako (Original Mix)
18. Stevo Atambire, Ahmed Spins - Anchor Point (Original Mix)
19. Marasi - Tormenta (Extended Mix)
20. Mike Tohr - Whales (Extended Mix)
21. Tayllor - Vagabundo (Original Mix)
22. Freeman Skyz, Thirty - Sophumelela (Louis Bongo & Lacarte Remix)
23.&ME, Black Coffee - The Rapture Pt.III (Original Mix)
24. Maz (BR), VXSION - Amana (Original Mix)

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Alidad - Chimera

A midsummer dance beneath the stars.

Recorded live at Woo Hoo Two, this set kicked off Saturday night’s festivities beneath the stars and the old stone walls of Le Château. A night full of mischief, movement, and magic - with friends old and new losing track of time together.

Massive thanks to everyone who brought the energy and made that dancefloor what it was. This one’s for you—and anyone who wants a little slice of that night, all over again.

Alidad - Woo Hoo Two: Saturday Night at Le Château

Set from Serendipitea's sixth annual Mad Hatter Tea Party at Burning Man 2019.  Thankful to the Serendipitea tribe for creating another magical night and providing one of the highlights of my burn, and to the artists below who provided the inspiration for this set with their music.

1. Rüfüs du Sol - Underwater (Original Mix)
2. Canu, Nu, Alejandro Castelli - Mariposa (Bedouin Remix)
3. Djuma Soundsystem, Fake Mood, Olith - Oloro Nyager feat. Olith (Original Mix)
4. Dele Sosimi, Lokkhi Terra - Cubafro feat. Dele Sosimi (Armonica Remix)
5. Lee Burridge, Junior, Lost Desert - Vutuka feat. Junior (Original Mix)
6. DSF - Acacia (Original Mix)
7. Adana Twins, Jeppe Kjellberg - Relentless (feat. Jeppe Kjellberg) (Original Mix)
8. Guy Gerber - What To Do (&ME Remix)
9. RY X - Coven (Fake Mood 'Morning Bless' Mix)
10. WhoMadeWho, Rampa - Tell Me Are We (Original Mix)
11. Rodriguez Jr. - Phoenix (Extended Mix)
12. Ãme - No War (Rampa Remix)
13. Lunar Plane - Olappa (Original Mix)
14. Black Coffee, Msaki - Wish You Were Here feat. Msaki (Bedouin Remix)
15. Xinobi - Far Away Place (Rampa Remix)

A Night With The Mad Hatters @ Burning Man 2019

Alidad - A Night With The Mad Hatters @ Burning Man 2019

Set from an epic night at the Little Yellow Door in London for the Día de los Muertos halloween party on October 31st 2019.  As always, thank you to the artists below who provided the inspiration for this set with their music.

1. Ludovico Einaudi - Una Mattina (Fabian Krooss Reinterpretation)
2. Sebastien Leger - Kanga (Original Mix)
3. Sebastien Leger, Roy Rosenfeld - Creme (Original Mix)
4. Estas Tonne - Cosmic Fairytale (WAI Edit)
5. Gab Rhome, Kora (CA) - Toboggan (Original Mix)
6. Sainte Vie - High Seas (Original Mix)
7. Colle - Magari ft. Farafi (Wild Dark Remix)
8. Argento Dust - We Are Not Afraid (Original Mix)
9. Jonas Rathsman - Syren (Original Mix)
10. Blaktone - Crotalinae (Original Mix)
11. Sam Shure, Cook Strummer - Je Te Vois (Original Mix)
12. DSF - The Vision (Original Mix)
13. Web Web - Maroc Blues (Michel Cleis Remix)
14. Oluhle, Armonica - Thatha (Original Mix)
15. Stil & Bense - Lilith (Original Mix)
16. Dennis Ferrer, Jerome Sydenham - Sandcastels (Original Mix)

La Dance Macabre

Alidad - La Dance Macabre

Set from my first gig of 2020 at the Court in London.  As always, thank you to the artists below who provided the inspiration for this set with their music.

1. Philipp Fein - Cogitatio (Sainte Vie Remix)
2. Marcelo Cura, Dubelu - Forrest Drum (Original Mix)
3. Eelke Kleijn - De Orde Van De Nacht (Extended Mix)
4. The Presets - It's Cool (Andrew Bayer & James Grant Remix)
5. Benjamin Fröhlich - Tivoli (Rhode & Brown Remix)
6. Simao - Falcon 9 (Original Mix)
7. Syml - The Bird (Sasha Remix)
8. Edu Imbernon, Los Suruba - Mehari (Fell Reis Remix)
9. Beckers, D-Nox - Biotope Feat. Budakid (Original Mix)
10. Tunnelvisions - Rain Dance (Super Flu's ACJ Remix)
11. La Maison Tellier - Sur Un Volcan (Konvex & The Shadow Remix)
12. Mauro Basso - I Need Your Loving (Mauro Basso´s Melancholic Mix)
13. Kidnap - Where The Sea Swings In Like An Iron Gate (Original Mix)

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Alidad - Origins

A little concoction made on a sunny spring Saturday afternoon at home during lockdown, inspired by the beautiful weather outside as I watched the leaves fluttering and shimmering in the breeze and sunshine.  Ingredients: a medley of tribal, techno and melodic house with soulful vocals guaranteed to lift your mood and get you dancing in your living room, garden, or wherever you are...  Enjoy and share the love.  :)

As always thank you to the artists below who provided the inspiration with their beautiful music.

1. Gevorg Dabagian - Hovern Enkan (Unjam Emery Edit)
2. Double Touch - Sunriser (Original Mix)
3. Birds of Mind, Zemira Israel - Just Let Go feat. Zemira Israel (Original Mix)
4. Laurie Anderson - O Superman (Epstein Remix)
5. Sam Shure - Louna (Sainte Vie Remix)
6. Thankyou City - Analogue Odyssey (Audiofly Remix)
7. Valeron - Sahar (Original Mix)
8. Budakid - Freedom of Movement (Original Mix)
9. Savvas - Words Of Silence (Extended Mix)
10. Niko Schwind - Kala (Original Mix)
11. Ane Brun - Balloon Ranger (Clavis Remix)
12. Jose Solano - Fula
13. Sebastien Leger - Menabelle (Original Mix)
14. Squire, Alexandra Pride - Shaeik Rouge feat. Alexandra Pride (Original Mix)
15. &ME - Garden (Original Mix)
16. Damian Lazarus - Moment (Adam Port Remix)
17. Betoko, SevenEver, Malikk - Lovve (Original Mix)
18. Different Ray - Dive (Golden Hour Remix)

Alidad - The Rite of Spring

My latest lockdown set is a whimsical concoction, mixing dark melodic vocals ranging from rock and electro-pop bands such as the Foals and WhoMadeWho, to classic Persian hits by Hayedeh, combined with brilliant productions by some of favorite DJs and producers such as Adam Port and Sainte Vie.  I hope the set will bring you a brief and happy respite from the daily melancholy of this Covid winter.

As always thank you to the artists below who provided the inspiration with their beautiful music.

1. WhoMadeWho, Sainte Vie - Hibernation (Original Mix)
2. Foals, CamelPhat, Yannis - Hypercolour (Extended Mix)
3. Umami, Monolink - Terra Mount (Original Mix)
4. Howling - Bind (Rampa Remix)
5. Hansom Eli, Just Emma, UNDERHER - Voyageur (Original Mix)
6. Marc Grabber, Bastian (SLO) - White Clouds (Rene Bourgeois Remix)
7. Namito, Satori (NL) - Stone Flower feat. Ahmad Zahir (Satori Re:Imagined Mix)
8. Amonita, Makebo - Symphonic Fantasy (Original Mix)
9. Namito - Wait Till the End feat. Tannaz (Original)
10. Fulltone - C'est Bon (Original Mix)
11. Roy Rosenfeld - The Biggest Heart (Original Mix)
12. Mass Digital - Lonely Souls (Original Mix)
13. Zazou, El Mundo - All Along the Way (Original Mix)
14. Tim Green - Vacation to Life (Original Mix)
15. Adam Port, Yeah But No - Run Run Run (Adam Port Remix)
16. Verboten Berlin - Undone (Monkey Safari Remix)
17. Cubicolor - Wake Me Up (Original Mix)

Alidad - A Winter's Tale

Alidad is a London-based DJ with nearly two decades behind the decks, known for weaving together rich, rhythm-driven sets that move across cultures and moods.

His sound blends deep grooves, melodic layers, and percussion-led energy — drawing inspiration from African, Latin, Middle Eastern, and minimal influences. Each set is its own journey: expressive, eclectic, and built to keep people moving.

Alidad has played at iconic venues including Fabric, E1, The Steel Yard, and Loft Studios, with past residencies at Bacanal, Roxx, and RVLRY. From open-air festivals to late-night rooms, his focus stays the same: create something real, something that moves.

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