This is my very first DJ mix ever. This project is part of an assignment for the Wakamaia Ecstatic Dance DJ course. I have no prior experience in DJing or any formal musical education. Thanks to Wakamaia, I’ve gained new skills to begin my journey as an Ecstatic Dance DJ. It’s not perfect, but I’m proud of how far I’ve come, starting from zero.

**Tracklist**
00:00 Deep Sands - Ion Driver (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=0m1s)
04:28 Share Knowledge - Goopsteppa (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=4m28s)
07:02 Soul On Fire - Red Fulka (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=7m2s)
09:42 Hadza - Maugli (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=9m42s)
13:25 Lost Mind (Original Mix) - DJ Ab (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=13m25s)
18:14 Ladysmith Black Mambazo- Mbube (thornato remix) - Thornato (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=18m14s)
21:12 Inti Sol - Tina Malia (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=21m12s)
25:18 Sacred Blessing (AtYyA Remix) WIP - Liquid Bloom (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=25m18s)
29:54 Move It - Temple Step (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=29m54s)
33:28 Racatin - Populous (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=33m28s)
36:30 Deep Love (Original Mix) - G. Major (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=36m30s)
41:20 Indian Alt (Original Mix) - Vasco C, Cafe De Anatolia (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=41m20s)
46:14 Sastanaqqam - (KAKES Edit) - Tinariwen (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=46m14s)
50:02 Touching Down - Scott Nice (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=50m2s)
53:30 Aspiration Prayer - saQi (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=53m30s)
57:54 Breath - Malte Marten (https://soundcloud.com/h-zh-935983405/first-steps?si=cf91797ff563473c8aaf95975733aae6#t=57m54s)

First Steps

I'm KAFAI, an Ecstatic Dance DJ at the beginning of my journey. My inspiration comes from Hózhǫ́, a central concept in Navajo (Diné) culture that embodies beauty, harmony, and balance. It reflects the interconnectedness of all things, guiding one to live in alignment with the natural order—embracing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

This SoundCloud page is an audio diary of my DJ journey. Each upload captures my growth, creativity, and evolution—imperfections and all. Feel free to explore, and thank you for being here.

May your life be filled with harmony, joy, beauty, and love.

Aho!