Born in the culturally rich town of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Robert Rajeswaran, known to his fans as DJ Rob R, brings a unique blend of ethnic sounds to the electronic music scene. Growing up in London, Rob R was immersed in the vibrant beats of R&B, hip hop, and dancehall. These early influences laid the foundation for his eclectic musical taste.
Rob R's passion for DJing was sparked during his travels to events, parties, and festivals around the world. However, it was in Singapore, amidst the underground music scene, that his interest in DJing deepened. He took this passion seriously, honing his skills at DJ schools in Singapore and Barcelona, and through countless hours of practice at home and in front of the crowd.

Rob R's DJ journey began in Singapore, where he started performing at local bars and events. Since then, his style has evolved to specialize in Afro, tribal, and Indian house music. He also played across Sri Lanka and Vietnam. He has a unique talent for blending ethnic sounds with modern electronic beats, creating a soulful connection that resonates with his audience. 

Inspired by legendary DJ Black Coffee and the recognition he has brought to Afro House, Rob R aims to elevate South Asia /Indian House music to similar heights. His sets are carefully crafted to reflect the audience, location, and desired vibe, with a mix of must-play tracks and spontaneous selections that match the energy of the crowd.

What sets Rob R apart is his commitment to infusing ethnic sounds, vocals, and traditional songs with a contemporary touch. He doesn't limit his performances to conventional venues; instead, he takes his music to unconventional locations such as rice fields, local shops, buses, and beaches, creating unforgettable experiences for his listeners.
Rob R's innovative approach extends to his social media presence, where he shares captivating DJing videos set in unique locations on Instagram, building a global following.

Looking ahead, Rob R's goals are ambitious and focused. He aims to take ethnic music to the masses by performing at major festivals like Coachella and Burning Man. His vision is to connect with diverse audiences, sharing the rich cultural sounds that define his music.

Beyond his DJ persona, Rob R's life story is a testament to resilience and adaptability. As a child refugee from Sri Lanka, he navigated a complex path to success. His diverse background and global experiences enrich his music, making each set a unique journey through sound and culture.
Rob R is not just a DJ; he is a cultural ambassador, blending his heritage with modern music to create a powerful and unforgettable experience. Follow his journey on Instagram and join him as he brings ethnic music to the world stage.

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The Live Awake podcast helps bring you back to your grounded center through reflection and guided meditation. 

This podcast lends a new outlook to some of life's hard landscape. Perspective is everything, and by choosing to live awake to all that blooms in front of us we begin to live a more empowered life where joy becomes our natural state of being rather than something we occasionally stumble upon.  Through living awake we become conscious participants in our life’s unfolding.

At the end of each episode you will be guided through a short meditation on the topic at hand to help loosen the spots we can feel victim to. By doing this we come to understand we can choose not our usual, painful unconscious habits but instead to live from a place of grounded awareness, free from suffering.  

Live awake is for all those devoted to their hearts, devoted to the soul behind their ribs that came here to grow and expand, to all those devoted to learning, respecting and honoring the ways they are being called to do so. 

It is a place where one can come to close their eyes and rest a while on their breath, and see all they trouble and toil alongside is truly a gold lined cloud, holding a message of great hope and learning cradled within it.


The 68th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival will take place at the Monterey County Fairgrounds September 26-28, 2025.

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Raphy J is a Music Producer and DJ from Amsterdam. He has mixed roots - Dutch, British and Indian-Surinamese. His sound is a eclectic mix of R&B, Afro, UKG and House, inspired by the mixed cultural landscape he grew up in.

Supported by Zack Fox, J Rythm, John Liwag, Dan Bravo, and many more

Ted Kasprow is inspired by a rhythmic blend of deep progressive sounds, African percussions and Latin accents. Weaving these sounds together, he takes his listeners through a deep and symphonic journey. After years of working on his craft and passion, he has truly found his voice.
Growing up in Florida and since moving back to Toronto has given him a wealth of cultural influences with which to draw from when either performing or producing.
Playing at a multitude of venues and parties including Coda, Parlour, One Loft, Summerdaze in Toronto, Push in St Petersburg, FL & Pearl Night Club in Rochester, NY. Ted Kasprow has also shared the stage with artist such as Behrouz, AndHim, Soul Button, Dahu, The Soul Brothers, Denite and Super Flu.
Ted Kasprow has two releases on Art Vibes Music and All Blak Records, with the latter, titled The Bombshell EP, climbing up to 29 on Beatports top 100 charts. 
In 2018, Ted released Indeginous with Berlin based label Redilght Music and Tortured by Water Spirit with Art Vibes Music. In late spring/early summer, his newest single Skies and Stars will be released with For The People.
Constantly pushing himself, Ted Kasprow continues to produce and play Toronto’s iconic venues.

Melodic & Progressive House
Toronto-based producer & DJ

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