Although it feels kind of heavy to be posting about music these days, one of the best part of my year is sharing this mix with everyone. These mixes have been a yearly tradition since 2008, and this one is defiantly among my very favourites. I’ve decided to go back to my roots a bit with this one, with lots of 90’s influenced music from the likes of Matthias, Masalo, Jamie Leather, Sally C, Spray, Running Hot, Shanti Celeste, Peach, Juaan, E Talking, Voodoos & Taboos, Theo Kottis & many others. Lets all hope for a better 2024 ✌🏻

Hisham Zahran-Year Mix [2023]

The Ukrainian-born musician, globetrotter and influential event promoter, has firmly planted his roots in the US, bringing with him a wave of innovative musical experiences since 2012. As the visionary father of UBK beach club, Kyiv's largest river island venue, Ro Rousseau aka Curva Peligrosa has been at the forefront of the city's vibrant music scene.

Since 2016, Ro has been the driving force behind the Hedonism Festival, a celebration of cutting-edge music that attracts artists and audiences from across the globe. His knack for curating unforgettable gigs has seen performances by an eclectic mix of artists, including Hot Chip, Is Tropical, Lake People, Kiasmos, UNKLE, Telepopmusik, Darkside, TR/ST, Jay Jay Johanson, Kasper Bjorke, Sevdaliza, Westbam, Acid Pauli, AFFKT, David August, Lapalux, Nathan Fake, Alex Metric, Oceanvs Orientalis, Blockhead, KMLN, Boddika, Catz 'N Dogz, Black Lips, Acid Arab, Guano Apes, Jonathan Bree, The Organism, Kikagaku Moyo, Dakha Brakha, WhoMadeWho, Connan Mockasin, Fango, Dakh Daughters, Louisahhh, Balthazar, Morcheeba, Coss, lorie, Xinobi, Just Emma, Jan Blomqvist (live), O/Y, Com Truise, Magician on Duty, 8Kays, Frédéric Beigbeder, Mira and hundreds of others within last 10 years.

As of 2024 being a part of Do Not Sit On The Furniture family spreading his musical flow across the US, including DoNotSit (Miami), MODE club (Miami), Mad Radio (Miami), Gypsy Sofa (NYC), Chetana (NYC), Cymatica (Miami), Fuller Fest (Miami) and countless Burning Man gatherings.

Rousseau's influence extends beyond the stage as an active member of the Ukrainian burners community, contributing to the unique atmosphere of Kurenivka Camp at Burning Man. His passion for the burner ethos is set to ignite a new chapter at Black Rock City.

In response to the current crisis, Ro Rousseau has channeled his efforts into organizing charity tours across the US to support Ukrainian artists. The main one w/ JAMALA, the winner of Eurovision contest and icon of Ukrainian freedom. His dedication to his craft and community shines through these philanthropic endeavors.

A seasoned traveler, Rousseau's journey through 117 countries and five round-the-world trips has been a mission to spread love, bliss and happiness. His global perspective infuses his work with a sense of unity and celebration of diverse cultures. As Ro Rousseau gears up for his next adventure, the music world watches with anticipation for the next wave of innovation from this dynamic artist.


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