From an early age on Joaquin Joe Claussell’s favorite time was devoted to listening to music.

Claussell began to periodically transform his childhood bedroom into a sound vessel in which he and his brother Jose were taken on trips to other worlds and galaxies.

A few years ago, Claussell created a 2-hour radio session and extended „An Invitation to Openness“ to anyone interested in audibly visiting his listening chamber-filled with an immerse library of sounds and rhythms deeply rooted in eclectic genres of music.

„An Invitation To Openness“ is simply an alternate channel that can be opened by anyone who has the capacity to listen in the way of putting their ego aside and simply allow their senses to engage into something different.

AN INVITATION TO OPENNESS | LISTENING SESSION
W/ JOE CLAUSSELL (NYC) - Live recorded at Kasheme on Sunday 23th of April 2024 - 7pm

An Invitation to Openness | Stories by Joaquin "Joe" Claussell | April 24'

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Kasheme is where Music and People come together. Our vision is to create a culture around conscious listening not only to music but to each other.

A space that invites us all to slow down and enjoy the moment together. Always guided by the healing power of music that connects people beyond borders and cultures.

José Rodriguez grew up surrounded by rhythm, thanks to his brother, a devoted jazz musician, who sparked his early love for music. What started as childhood curiosity quickly became an addiction, as José dived into the world of sound. His journey began by collecting iconic music—everything from A Tribe Called Quest to J. Dilla—satisfying his youthful hunger for beats and rhymes.

But his musical evolution didn’t stop there. Thanks to shows like Couleur 3, Club Rotation and fueled by the classic New York / New Jersey / Chicago sound of Masters at Work, David Morales, Kerri Chandler or Prescription José discovered House music, which opened new sonic dimensions and deeply influenced his DJ sets. Blending the grooves of Hip Hop with the pulse of House, José’s style is a dynamic mix that moves crowds across genres.

With turntables as his canvas, José’s mission goes beyond just making people dance. He's driven by a passion to represent his neighborhood, bringing its vibrant energy and community spirit to every set. His sound isn’t just music—it’s a reflection of where he comes from, a love letter to the streets that raised him.