This is some seriously funky set. Proper style! Thank you very much 🙏

In an attempt to celebrate one of the most spectacular sunsets one can bear witness to -- the one over the Binnekring, in the Tankwa Karoo, that is -- I dug up 17 tracks and strung them together, shortly after the Ba(c)kstage truck had her maiden voyage across the dust. 

In the concoction of songs you'll find some funk, some house, some indie electronic, some remixes, a few warmer chords to pull at the heart strings and just a dash of Robbie Williams. 

Enjoy! 

x 

Joan.

Photo by Jane Obree

Sunset over the Tankwa | BA(C)KSTAGE at AfrikaBurn | 26 April 2023

Wow, this was such a gift: a big and amazing crowd gathered on Thursday afternoon in front of The Boombox at AfrikaBurn while the sun started setting. Thank you so much to the people that were there and thank you to Press Play Camp for letting me take the stage. I literally cried at one point when I played one of my own tracks, feeling very fortunate to be in this privileged position.

The first track is an edit I made of Frozen by Madonna by the way, you can find and download it here: https://on.soundcloud.com/kAt4i87WgPks5E7Y8

Afrika Burn 2023: Ed Noodle live @ The Boombox (Thursday afternoon)

A heart filled with gratitude to the amazing Fractal Chilli Theme camp!
Here is the live recording from my opening set as your camp began its incredible burn journey into space!

Much love and light, AURIS xx


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AfrikaBurn 2023: Auris live @ The Fractal Chilli  "Dance Of the Martians"

Thanks to all of you for coming every afternoon at our le Petit Paris helping us drinking the thousand bottles of Champagne ! 

Playing in my camp in front of all the family members is every year a special one for me, and holy guacamole, this Friday sunset afternoon with you all was such a magical music moment for me. Thank you for your vibe from start to finish, your energy and the feedback I received. Forever Grateful

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AfrikaBurn 2023 - ATARAX Friday Sunset @ Le Petit Paris

[Desert]ified - AfrikaBurn 2023 - Monday 2 - 5 Desert Tech @ Die Hek with Nemeton

Recorded live in Tankwa Town, Cape Town, South Africa. 24 April 2023

This mix was recorded live @ Die Hek on the opening day of AfrikaBurn 2023 and is a quintessential selection of desert inspired techno. 

What a pleasure to play for so many people and help get them into the desert vibe while they patiently waited in the queue. Loved this set and had so much fun welcoming all you fellow burners!

Dust, dirt, beats and freedom – that’s what it’s all about!

In Dust We Trust!

AfrikaBurn 2023: Nemeton live @ Die Hek, Monday afternoon. [Desert]ified

Friday night set at The Boombox @ Afrikaburn

Afrikaburn @The Boombox (Friday Night)

My 2am set with our camp's Flying Dutchman at Afrika Burn on Wed 26 April 2023 #afrikaburn #afrikaburn2023 #flyingdutchman #SHIVERMETIMBERS

Dimitri Afrikaburn 2023 Flying Dutchman

DIMITRI - AfrikaBurn  2023 Wed 26042023 2am Flying Dutchman - LIVE (rec)

This year, while navigating change and the dissolution of my once concrete understanding of reality, I’ve found myself naturally anchored to the sacred, ritualistic aspects of the morning. Journalling, movement, and meditation have undoubtedly kept me from blowing away amidst the storm. 

It is such a universally acknowledged truth that the morning is a time of virtue, expansion, consciousness, and clarity that we barely bother to question it. 

But what of the night? 

Last week, as I lay on the dusty Karoo, staring out into the infinite expanse of stars, I realised that she has just as much to teach us.

She beckons us to surrender our self-awareness in the depths of her embrace, to become one amongst a crowd, safe under the cloak of her darkness. She invites us to revel and relax in the unknown, to lose ourselves in chaos and confusion, to dance and become entranced. In her infinite space, we are able to abandon all conscious thought and premeditation. She shows us a different path to clarity — if only we would welcome her in.

For the night is also sacred.
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(Photo credit: Biltong Daddy)

PURPLE FLOYD @ AFRIKABURN 2023 [BOOMBOX Wednesday Sunset]

On Wednesday night at Afrikaburn, after searching the desert for the legendary Dung Beetle for several hours, all of the pent up energy was released in front of the mushroom forest (and on the mutant vehicle for 2 incredible dancers) to this set. I give you, acid house, with an indie twist.

Special thanks to David & Kerry from the Dung Beetle Project for this opportunity, to Ilse for my face paint, to Flora and Petro for hyping me up as well as the crowd, and to Migal van As for these awesome pics x

Zsa Zsa on The Dung Beetle | Afrikaburn '23 Wednesday Night

Relive the electrifying, spontaneous B2B DJ set by @justa_kalbell and @leslie-mdluli at The Space Cowboys 2023. Kal-Bella's unique Italo-influenced sound will teleport you through time and space with futuristic synth melodies, overdubs, and vocoderized vocals that will make you feel like you're dancing in an unadulterated 1980s universe. Meanwhile, Leslie's slow house, ritual sounds, and chillrave will keep the energy pumping and your body moving. Revil in this once-in-a-lifetime musical journey that will take you on a journey through a unique mix of Indie Dance, New Wave, and Dub Techno. Are you ready to be mesmerized and let the music take control? 

Hold on to your hats!

Sunset over the Tankwa | BA(C)KSTAGE at AfrikaBurn | 26 April 2023

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