Itaka

Manual Music proudly presents Jaap Ligthart's debut album 'Itaka'.

In Jaap's own words:
Itaka stands for ‘influence’. On this album you can hear the different influences cities, countries, styles and artists had on me. In the 20 years I’m DJing and producing I developed my taste in music by traveling the world, meeting new people, seeing old friends and listening to new artists but also the living legends among us, which I tried to translate into this album. 

I began producing the album early 2020 in Prague, right after my last gig before the lockdown. And now, things in clubland are opening up little by little and it’s time to get it out in the open…

Here's part 1. Keep an eye out for the other two!

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Jaap Ligthart - But We Can Run

Jaap Ligthart, Tine Machine - Hongria

Jaap Ligthart - Sunrise At Pinamar

Manual Music proudly presents Jaap Ligthart's debut album 'Itaka'.

In Jaap's own words:
Itaka stands for ‘influence’. On this album you can hear the different influences cities, countries, styles and artists had on me. In the 20 years I’m DJing and producing I developed my taste in music by traveling the world, meeting new people, seeing old friends and listening to new artists but also the living legends among us, which I tried to translate into this album. 

I began producing the album early 2020 in Prague, right after my last gig before the lockdown. And now, things in clubland are opening up little by little and it’s time to get it out in the open…

Here's part 2. Be sure to check out part 1 and keep an eye out for part 3!

Jaap Ligthart - Padmasana

Jaap Ligthart feat. Koenrahd - Sunshine Swing

Jaap Ligthart - Love Will Unite

Manual Music proudly presents Jaap Ligthart's debut album 'Itaka'.

In Jaap's own words:
Itaka stands for ‘influence’. On this album you can hear the different influences cities, countries, styles and artists had on me. In the 20 years I’m DJing and producing I developed my taste in music by traveling the world, meeting new people, seeing old friends and listening to new artists but also the living legends among us, which I tried to translate into this album.

I began producing the album early 2020 in Prague, right after my last gig before the lockdown. And now, things in clubland are opening up little by little and it’s time to get it out in the open…

Here's part 3. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2 as well!

Jaap Ligthart & Saléh - Sahakara

Jaap Ligthart - Kein Schluss

Jaap Ligthart - Swaying Trees

Jaap Ligthart & Koenrahd - Bamboosa

Here we go with the fourth and final remix EP from Jaap Ligthart's well received 'Itaka' album.

Greg Ochman delivers a positive and uplifting interpretation of 'Sunshine Swing'. A perfect summer tune right here. Crossover organic / melodic house vibes!

Jordi Iven's remix of Hongria provides a nice contrast, as he dives deep into the abyss of arpeggiator heaven. His synth heavy remix will for sure delight the progressive / melodic jocks out there!

Jaap Ligthart feat. Koenrahd - Sunshine Swing (Greg Ochman Remix)

Jaap Ligthart, Tine Machine - Hongria (Jordi Iven Remix)

Bookings worldwide: jaap@jaapligthart.com

Jaap has played the last couple of years at clubs and festivals in countries such as Argentina, France, Spain, Ukraine, Mauritius, Belgium, Egypt, Russia, Malaysia, England, Scotland, Germany and ofcourse Holland. He's also a regular at Holland's number 1 dance program on the national Radio, The Boom Room on Slam FM.


His tracks got released on Sudbeat, Global Underground, Selador, Ugenius, Where The Heart Is, MoBlack, Manual Music, Songspire, Say What Records, Ein2, Click Records, Lost Language among many other labels.


His music got played by almost every a-list DJ around the world, including Sasha, Digweed, Dixon, Mano Le Tough, Hernan Cattaneo, Sven Vath, Maceo Plex, Alex Niggeman, Dave Seaman, Black Coffee, Solomun and the list goes on and on.