Cornelius Ferguson a.k.a. Traxman And Better know as Corky Strong is from the West Side of Chicago and one of the longest serving producers working in House and Footwork with releases stretching back to the glory days of Ghetto House on Dance Mania records in the nineties. He’s also one of the co-founders of Chicago's two-decades- G.E.T.O DJZ INC clique and a member of DJ Rashad & DJ Spinn's Teklife CREW And the founder of TEKK DJZ 
crew and has recorded with power house lables like dance mania' planet mu' Dizzy Tunes' chi wax' litcity trax' booty tune' booty call records Raw wax and also was one of the creators of the legendary mixtapes on coloured cassettes which were the prototype for Juke and Footwork's evolution. His unique brand of Footwork is very strongly rooted in Chicago's history of Soul, Funk, House and Ghetto Trax; he’s a veteran and renowned crate digger who has provided the sample sources for many of House' Juke and Footwork's classic tracks over the years. His deep knowledge of music (check the mixes he occasionally throws up on the net) makes him one of the city’s most versatile and skilled DJs and producers. 

Traxman's own productions are an incredibly well rounded suture between hip hop’s natural funk and resourceful sample flipping, the hyper-kinetic innovation of footwork’s stop-start, half-time to double-speed drum programming and a deep respect and understanding of Chicago’s House past, that few producers can match; His mixes are a testament to this man's skills.

Ohxala: Rhythms of the World
Explore a musical journey with Ohxala - a duo that blends together the sounds of the Amazon, Africa, and Portugal to create an electrifying fusion of music. Their performance is a captivating soundscape that brings the spirit of ritual back to the dance floor. Ohxala stands at the forefront of the Ethnobeats movement, which is a global phenomenon that celebrates the rich tapestry of traditional rhythms and sounds.
Maria and Luis are passionate about exploring the world which led them to gather an incredible collection of field recordings, each one a unique and precious reflection of the cultures they have encountered. Their latest album, "Gentes da minha Terra," is a mesmerizing sonic collage that transports listeners to the hidden corners of their native Portugal.
Experience the transformative power of Ohxala's music - a celebration of life, diversity, and unity.
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Hello, remixes, info > ohxala@gmail.com
Bookings > jc@disquietagency.com
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Shhhhh is a Tokyo-based DJ and sound explorer, known for his unique ability to merge diverse musical styles into a seamless, genre-defying groove. With a deep appreciation for world music, he crafts dancefloor experiences that blend ethnic rhythms with cutting-edge electronic sounds. Beyond DJing, Shhhhh is an active music writer, collaborator, and advocate for cultural exchange. He was involved in the extended collective surrounding Japan’s legendary band Boredoms, supporting their tours and occasionally DJing for them—a formative experience that continues to inform his rhythmic and experimental approach. Since fall 2018, he has been a resident DJ at The Observatory, a renowned club in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 
In 2025, he expanded his international presence with performances at Bali’s Klimax, two tours across the United States, and a notable appearance at Making Time ∞ in Philadelphia.
His international presence continues to grow through his contributions to radio platforms such as Worldwide FM and NTS, The Lot Radio as well as his performances at major festivals and underground events worldwide.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he produced the Gamlan Mix ( ja.ra.co/news/76734 ), which was selected by Resident Advisor and featured as Mix of the Day. As a lineup advisor for EACH STORY (www.eachstory.net), he curates sonic experiences that push boundaries and foster artistic collaboration.
His festival appearances include  Mindgames presents Labyrinth 2024, Future Terror, Rainbow Disco Club, rural , and more.
### El Folklore Paradox His musical concept and label, **"El Folklore Paradox,"** embodies his philosophy: *"Traditional music carries hints of the most cutting-edge sounds of the future, while the latest techno, in some way, remains connected to ancient folk music through the DNA of human memory and rhythm."*

“Tradition is never a broken sound…and it’s definitely club-worthy”

Imagine two sides of a starry, winding road. On the left, the thumping noises of a city at night. On the right, folk songs dance with desert winds. NOMÅGIK’s music stands at the middle, on this pulsing path where sand meets pavement, where Bedouin and Gnawa rhythms fuse with resolutely electronic aromas. 

Several years ago, NOMÅGIK was riding a train that broke down for a few hours. He found himself next to a magnetic and talkative Tuareg elder woman. After 3 hours of passionate conversations about music, he went home to listen to her recommendations. In them, he found his frequencies. This connection that would redefine his music.

Born in Greece and bred in Munich, NOMÅGIK is a sonic traveler shaping his world with curiosity. A multicultural music producer since the age of 15, he’s opened up his urban sound, fed by electronic music and Hiphop, to welcome North African rhythms. The result is a borderless blend between electronica and folk, bringing the slowly building euphoria of desert traditional sounds to the dance-floor. Every track has a story behind it; part of it can be read in NOMÅGIK’s collage cover arts. The rest is ready to be told to the curious mind who asks.

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