Eli Fola is a Nigerian-American multi-disciplinary sound artist, saxophonist, DJ, and producer. He is the creator and pioneer of the live-hybrid set “Yoruba Tech Soul”, an innovative fusion of AfroHouse, techno, jazz, and classical music. He is often regarded as a saxophone genius and branded with the visual art world due to his powerful imagery that showcases Afrohouse and spirituality in a modern context.
Eli Fola’s first introduction to house music and techno was his discovery of Osunlade and Jeff Mills. Fela Kuti was also a huge inspiration growing up, as Eli mixed Afrobeats and highlife music with traditional Nigerian genres. This colorful blend of artistry and style grew the backbone of his signature sound.
Eli’s innovative style and sonic identity caught the attention of Grammy-winning powerhouses Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, who booked Eli for a private event at their home, and featured him at their No Commission event in Miami. Eli has shared the stage with icons like ASAP Rocky, Lil Wayne, and 2 Chainz, and has performed alongside other major artists including Black Coffee, Pablo Fierro, and Audiofly. As a film score composer, he has been commissioned to work on projects for Vogue Italia and Free The Works, including collaborations with brands like Soho House, Bacardi, ArtNews, and ArtBasel. Eli was also a 2017 TED Talks speaker and performer, presenting his talk focused on how music can be used to reconcile and highlight differences in culture and identity.
In 2016, Eli Fola founded Tech Afrique, an independent label, events, and cultural platform that promotes Afrofuturist ideas. Growing with large success, Tech Afrique keeps a progressive pulse on the culture, serving as a buzzing platform to release music and showcase upcoming DJs and producers around the world. With a special focus on the historically underrepresented BIPOC community, the label has successfully released three EPs and curated a sizzling event series across New York City and Tulum, Mexico that highlights the magic of his multicultural artistry.

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label, dj and platform for a wide range of underappreciated music from north africa and west asia

Here to help you find the tunes that matter in your life

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I am a chameleon soul and an artistic pseudomorph.
Sometimes I am overwhelmed by my own ideas and artistic demand. My mind works at a mile per second and always skips a beat. The only way I can grasp sanity is by channeling all this energy into art. I am a singer, writer, & painter. Some may call it disorganized but I consider myself a stumbling artist. There is no plan besides achieving greatness. I stumble upon ideas, trip into inspiration, and fall into revelation.How do I prove my perfection when I am not perfect? I am an artist that thrives on imperfection. Perfection is the incapability to acquire new information. Every mistake I make opens a new door with new possibilities. Without mistakes one cannot grasp new concepts and ways of thinking that can better them as artists. 
﻿I am a singer always looking to improve myself as an artist and as a human being. I am a sponge soaking up new knowledge, clay to being molded into a masterpiece, and a soul embracing new energies.

Producing as Dubble D, Moodymanc, Balaphonic and Vault amongst others...and of course as a part of 2020 soundsystem...For DJ bookings and re-mix enquiries please hit me at danny@dubbled.com
Product of a mis-spent mancunian youth!!!
....with the greatest respect for, and hopefully in the timeless tradition of what I love as 'house music'.... Reaching back to 88 when I first heard and experienced it in the clubs and underground parties of my native manchester, and looking forward to the future....it's more vibrant and relevant than ever!!!
 Strictly political, proud to be underground,trying to be true to my roots, tell my story as a jazz musician, crate digger and dj, pay my dues and spread the love.... This is house music....always more about 'us' than 'me'....it's not about popstars, it's about dancefloors.....humanity sharing positive energy TOGETHER.... as simple and yet as deep as it gets.....and subversive as fuck!
 C'mon!!!!!


For The Lovers of Music, The Music of Lovers™

Bi-Weekly Simultaneous Event and Live Mix Radio Show broadcast 

from the front window of a bar/lounge in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC. Formerly broadcast weekly, from the front window of a bar on Houston St and before that, a music bar on 23rd St; Platform, Gathering/Party, Community. We create comfortable spaces where you can feel refreshed, rejuvenated and replenished.

Neo-Soul, Future Beats, Golden Era Hip-Hop, Lovers Reggae and MORE. Always fresh sounds. 
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Founded by Brooklyn-native, journalist and musician/DJ Kieran Meadows (on twitter and IG @ kieranmeadows).

The REFRESH Radio Show is hosted by Kieran Meadows, DJ PrInce and The Lovely Biz. Join us live 1st and 3rd Thursdays in Brooklyn, but always double-check itstheREFRESH.com first.

SoulBrigada was founded in 2009 by the german artists & musicians Alex D. and Fabio V. With this project they want to pull down stereotyped thinking and musical barriers and present a wide range of various music. As the name SoulBrigada associates Soulmusic is obligatory for them but they’re not limited to this genre – the main point is the SOUL in the music. Moving between Beats & Breaks, Global Grooves, Electronica, Disco & Rare Groove, the listener can always expect an exciting and versatile trip.

Over the years, they have been involved in many projects - regular club nights in Germany & Austria with illustrious international guest DJs, their own monthly radio show on the Swiss-based radio station GDS.FM or the organization of national record fairs in Germany and Austria. 

Numerous DJ sets on festivals, clubs & radio stations take them across Europe to spread that SoulBrigada vision: from Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria to Croatia, Bulgaria & Greece. 

This passion has also led to music production, which has accumulated a considerable number of releases over the years. It all started in 2011 when their first production, a remix of a song by the 'Gilles Peterson Havana Cultura Band' was officially released on a limited & exclusive vinyl EP. Further releases followed on KAT45, Matasuna Records, Légère Recordings, Resense and Samosa Records. More releases will see the light of day in the near future.

In summer 2016 the own label Matasuna Records was launched, which is specialized in reissuing rare music from all over the world, but also doesn't disregard great contemporary music. The label has built up an excellent reputation among music connoisseurs over the years, so that many of the vinyl releases are already sold out.

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