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Drummer, Percussionist, DJ, and founder of AfroHaus event series. Sarah shares her views of the city, lifestyle, and rates Toronto out of 10.

TORONTO out of 10

Episode 13: Sarah Riegler

Today we are joined with the multi-talented John Orpheus and Drummer/DJ Sarah Jane Riegler. They have new album out titled Goatlife and during this interview you are going to learn that calling yourself the GOAT is way deeper than referring to "The Greatest Of All Time". This episode is fun and also a beautiful reminder on the power of embracing your true self.

Episode 55 featuring John Orpheus and Sarah Riegler

John Orpheus is a Trini/Pan-African poet whose musical journey has taken him from the Trinidad bush, to blues and folk festivals across Canada, and to some of the biggest rock & roll stages in the world. Born and raised in South-Central Trinidad, J.O. grew up singing in Pentecostal and Shango Baptist churches. His current musical iterations with his musical soulmate, DJ/drummer, Sarah Jane Riegler and vocalist Chaenel Mattis combines Hip-Hop swagger, the energy of Afrobeat and Dancehall charisma to create a sound built on big, catchy hooks, African rhythms and Caribbean twang.

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The Weekly Spot - Goatlife Interview

I had the pleasure of contributing this groovy afrohouse - kuduro - gqom mix to Rondo Global Radio's "The Groove Selections" podcast, curated by XtrovertDJ (South Africa) and broadcasted on EJR Radio in Amsterdam! Enjoy!

| TRACK LIST |
▵ Black Motion: “Banane Mavoko” (Dub Mix)
▵ Cuebur ft. Marissa Guzman: “No Doubt” (Original Mix)
▵ DJ X-Trio ft. Deeza: “Ewe” (AfroFlava Mix)
▵ Oluhle: “Nhliziyo Yam”
▵ L.A.X.: “Gwara Gwara” (Baddest Version)
▵ Afro Panico: “Shimbalaya”
▵ Caiiro: “Drummation”
▵ DJ Gregory: “Canoa”
▵ Guiltybeatz ft. Pappy Kojo, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa: “Akwaaba”
▵ Young Paris: “Fuck up the Place”
▵ Afro Panico: “Matimba”
▵ Leo Beatz ft. Limas do Swagg: “Vote”
▵ Gaia Beat ft. MKING: “Afro Gods”
▵ Leo Beatz ft. Limas do Swagg: “Kabetula”
▵ DJ Ganyani ft. FB: “Xigubu”
▵ DJ Maphorisa ft. Moonchild Sanelly: “Mahke”
▵ DJ Maphorisa ft. DJ Tira, Busiswa & Moonchild Sanelly: “Midnight Starring”
▵ Pantoranking: “Available”

Rondo Global Radio: The Groove Selections #036 (Amsterdam, NE)

Faetal: https://soundcloud.com/taliya-cohen

Faetal (Taliya Cohen) is a musical explorer. She travels from the depths of the bass music ocean, through the ethereal world of enigmatic techno, over the mountains of syncopated afro- beats, and back again to the playful land of bouncy tech-house. She is on a quest to find music that reaches deep and inspires movement.
After two years managing the Round Venue, Taliya has found a passion behind the decks as well as behind the scenes, and has taken to curating a variety of events throughout the city. Faetal is a resident and organizer of the following events: Architextures, a weekly underground electronic music night at ROUND venue; Cylelogic, where predominantly female lineups supply groovy house and techno; Temporal Drift, a fun and funky monthly showcasing playful and jazzy multi genre sounds, and "Toronto Impulse” an alternative event at the MOD club. She is also involved in a variety of projects that focus on combining multiple genres: afro-beats, uk funky, bass, GQOM, hip hop, techno, and everything in between. These events aim to inspire dance filled evenings with friendly crowds and eclectic sounds.
When she isn’t behind the decks Faetal works as a full time circus performer with Illuminair Entertainment. Her love of movement and music lends to a deep commitment to keeping the dance floor both moved and moving.

Sarah Jane Riegler: https://soundcloud.com/sarahjaneriegler

When not playing drums in the pan-African hip-hop group, John Orpheus, you can catch Sarah Jane Riegler behind the DJ decks spinning tracks that reflect her unique musical journey.

Originally from a tiny town in Northern Michigan, Sarah Jane Riegler relocated to Toronto in 2012 to complete an MA in Ethnomusicology at the University of Toronto after finishing her Bachelor’s in Percussion. Although she focused primarily on classical and avant-garde music in her BA, she simultaneously developed a profound love for the music of sub-Saharan Africa. She started private study of West African percussion nearly a decade ago, and spent a semester studying percussion & dance at the University of Ghana in 2011 while also completing fieldwork around the country.

While out in the clubs in Accra, she became instantly hooked when hearing afrobeats and has been exploring popular music from all over sub-Saharan Africa ever since! Craving the incredible energy from the dance floors of continent as well as a platform to showcase genres not often played in downtown Toronto, she created a dance party in February 2018 called Afro Haus that features afrohouse, kuduro, afrobeats, gqom, and more!

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Secret Society Sessions is a show broadcasted live every Wednesday 6-9pm.

Our goal is to provide the atmosphere for a regular gathering that revolves around our love for music and the celebration of getting over the hump of the week. Come early, spend a few hours with your friends listening to artistically curated sounds and go home happy, proving that a night out does not have to be followed by a day in.

This is more than a radio show… it is a social collective for people at play. We invite you for after work drinks, food and games!

See you there.

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SSS - 185 w/ Faetal & Sarah Jane Riegler (Secret Society Sessions)

Inspired by the Taurus full moon, this 2.5-hour LIVE set was played at the Chocolate Groove cacao ceremony and ecstatic dance party at Toronto's gorgeous Alternity elixir bar! 

Bookended by quartz crystal sound bowl meditations, this groovy journey starts with some dark, deep house, slowly picking up the energy to afrohouse, peaking with some kuduro, gqom, and afrobeats, then turns back down to end with some beautiful melodic afrohouse! I hope you enjoy the ride!!!

TRACK LIST:
■ 432Hx Heart Chakra Meditation in F# minor
■ Kora & Adrien: "Nuit d'Afrique" 
■ Hraach: "Burned the Strings"
■ Armen Miran & Hraach: "Karahunj (The Prelude)"
■ Tebra: "Sutton"
■ Culoe De Song: "No Contest" (Demented Soul Remix)
■ DJ Bonnie: "Spiritual Journey"
■ Florian Kruse & Fake Mood: "Wandering Tribe"
■ Mzee: "Mahuwelele" (Manoo Remix)
■ Hraach: "Amapola"
■ African Rebels: "Take me To Gomora" (Afro Movement Mix)
■ KosmetiQ ft. Carlos Francisco, Afroganic: "Yani"
■ Hyenah ft. Butiza: " Usuthu" (Raoul K Remix)
■ Native Tribe, Da Q-Bic: "The Wolf and the Lion"
■ 2Point1 ft. Butana: "Senya"
■ DJ X-Trio ft. Deeza: "Ewe" (AfroFlava Mix)
■ DJ X-Trio ft. Luzolo: "Africa"
■ Monique Bingham ft. Black Coffee: "Deep in the Bottom (of Africa)"
■ Black Motion: "Banane Mavoko" (Dub Mix)
■ DJ Bonnie: "Ubizo 'The Calling"
■ Mr. Real: "Legbegbe"
■ DJ Gregory: "Canoa"
■ GuiltyBeatz ft. Mr Eazi, Patapaa, Pappy Kojo: "AKWAABA"
■ Young Paris: "Fuck up the Place"
■ Leo Beatz ft. Limas do Swagg: "Vote"
■ Gaia Beat ft. MKING: "Afro Gods"
■ DJ Ganyani ft. FB: "Xigubu"
■ DJ Maphorisa ft. Moonchild Sanelly: "Mahke"
■ Patoranking: "Available"
■ Distruction Boyz ft. Benny Maverick, Dladla Mshunqisi: "Omunye"
■ Bhizer ft. Busiswa, SC Gorna, Bhepepe: "Gobisiqolo"
■ Slimcase: "Diet"
■ Mi Casa: "Bamba"
■ Black Coffee ft. Bucie: "Turn me On"
■ David Anthony ft. Beverie Brown: "I Don't Know" (Manoo Remix)
■ DJ Maphorisa ft. Wizkid, DJ Buckz: "Soweto Baby"
■ DJ Sbu ft. Zahara: "Lengoma"
■ Freddy da Stupid: "The Ceremony"
■ Starboy ft. Wizkid, Ceeza Milli, Spotless, Terri: "Soco"
■ David Anthony feat. Eman: "Tree Of Life" (DJ Bonnie Midnight Remix)
■ BehrEllips ft. Crazy White Boy: "The Forgotten People"
■ Sahale: "Morning Light"

Full Moon Groove-  LIVE @ Alternity - 10.24.18

When not playing drums in the pan-African hip-hop group, @john-orpheus, you can catch Sarah dancing around behind the DJ decks, spinning tracks that reflect her unique musical journey.

Ethnomusicologist-turned-DJ
Founder & Resident DJ: @afrohaus

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DHT Podcast 61 - Sarah Jane Riegler

What started as a simple idea in February 2018 has turned into a vibrant, beautiful community where people know they can have a safe space to express, release, and GET DOWN to the grooviest, freshest dance music coming out of Sub-Saharan Africa & her diaspora!

We've created something totally different in Toronto--breathing a fresh new vibe into the city that was much needed: No screw faces. No stushness. Just bare vibes. 

Aside from the party, we also created this SoundCloud page to capture the music, vibe, and energy of our party so we could share it all over the world as well as give folks in Toronto something they could groove to in between parties! 

For this edition, Afro Haus founder, curator, and resident DJ Sarah Jane Riegler showcases a whole mashup of sounds inspired by Southern African sounds: gqom meets trap; Kendrick Lamar meets afrohouse; old classics from the likes of Culoe de Song; brand new tracks from Black Motion; and a gnarly, grimey, fast-paced 20-minute spree of South Africa's hottest gqom tracks. 

Enjoy! And if you're in Toronto, come celebrate our one year anniversary with us on Sunday, February 17!
WHEN: Sunday, Feb 17; 8pm-3am
WHERE: Socialite (276 Augusta Ave)
COVER: $15 advanced; $20 door  

TRACK LIST: 
■ Ndimo ft. SoulStar: “Afrikan Roots”
■ Stones & Bones ft. Mpumi: “Masambe”
■ DJ X-Trio feat. Deeza: “Ewe" (AfroFlava Mix)
■ Black Motion: "Ritual Night”
■ Culoe De Song: "No Contest" (Demented Soul Remix)
■ DJ Clock: “Okhuzwayo”
■ Don Taiga ft. Ashley Abigo: "Gwara Gwara”
■ Bhizer ft. Busiswa, SC Gorna, Bhepepe: “Gobisiqolo”
■ DJ Lag: "Trip to New York”
■ Disctruction Boyz ft. Babes Wodumo & Mampintsha: "Shut Up & Groove”
■ Sho Madjozi & PS DJz: “Dumi HiPhone”
■ Emo Kid: "Black Out (Gqom Trap)”
■ Forgotten Souls: "SGUBHU 6 (Gqom Edit)”
■ Naked Boyz: “Divorce”
■ Kendrick Lamar ft. Rihanna: “LOYALTY” (Uproot Andy Remix)
■ Bag Raiders: “Nairobi”
■ Hyenah ft. Butiza: "The Wish”
■ Dele Sosimi: "Turbulent Times" (Armonica Remix)

Volume XXI: Sarah Jane Riegler (One Year Anniversary Mix!)

On July 14th, 150 blessed folks came through and shared some laughs, sunshine, good vibes, and a little 1-2 step at a beautiful park in downtown Toronto, for the first ever Afro Haus (https://soundcloud.com/afrohaus) Park Party! 

This was my sonic contribution to the event, alongside 7 other epic local afro DJs! From afrobeats to kuduro to gqom to afrohouse, this set was a proper tour around the continent, with a few left turns into Brazil as well! It was inspired by the infamous mid-summer, sun-soaked, vibe-filled park hangs that all of us in Toronto wait for ALL YEAR! 

It makes for the perfect soundtrack to any summer day... complete with an afrohouse remix of "Thong Song" ;) Enjoy! 

TRACK LIST:
■ Tiwa Savage ft. Duncan Mighty: "Lova Lova"
■ Tekno: "Jogodo"
■ Teni: "Power Rangers"
■ Runtown: "Mad Over You"
■ Burna Boy: "Dangote"
■ Wizkid: "Master Groove"
■ LeWolf ft. Uro (3.0 Muzik): "Jolly"
■ Rema: "Dumebi"
■ Rayvanny ft. Diamond Platnumz: "Mwanza"
■ Sona: "Kanda"
■ Zlatan & Burna Boy: "Killin Dem"
■ Afro B ft. Wizkid: "Joanna" (Freeky P AfroTrap Edit)
■ Tony Quattro ft Nani Castle: "Fuerza"
■ Gaia Beat ft. MKING: "Afro Gods"
■ RYBO, Lubelski: "Favela Funk" (Original Mix)
■ Disctruction Boyz ft. Babes Wodumo & Mampintsha: "Shut Up & Groove"
■ Bhizer ft. Busiswa, SC Gorna, Bhepepe: "Gobisiqolo"
■ Naked Boyz: "Divorce"
■ Disclosure ft. Faoumata Diawara:  "Ultimatum"
■ Fela Kuti: "Shakara" (Ossie Bump Edit)
■ Prince Kaybee ft. Lady Zamar: "Charlotte" (Afro Swanky 036 Dub)
■ Prince Kaybee ft. Busiswa: "Banomoya"
■ DJ Sbu ft. Zahara: "Lengoma"
■ Sisqo: "Thong Song"(Zwakala's Active Soul Remix)

LIVE @ Afro Haus Park Party - 07.14.19

August's full moon in Aquarius was by far one of my most memorable and magical nights in Toronto period ✨🔮 Basking under the rays of the moon, on a gorgeous rooftop in the downtown core, with the most open and lit audience... it was truly a symbiotic creative moment for me, inspiring what I'd say is the best set I've ever spun.

This ecstatic dance live set was bookended by a cacao ceremony at the beginning and followed by a closing sound bath. On this winding journey, you'll find delicious, rhythmically-focused dance music from all around the globe - Middle East, India, West Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, Central America, and South America - that combines textures and sounds from times past with contemporary dance and popular music. 

■ Thornato ft. The Spy from Cairo: "Last Chance"
■ Rodrigo Gallardo,Spaniol ft.Niju: "Manquemapu"
■ Geju: "Niv"
■ Zuma Dionys: "Agat"
■ Unders: "Syria" (Satori Remix)
■ Sahalé: "Djin"
■ Goldcap: "Mirage"
■ Afro Warriors ft Toshi: "Uyankenteza" (Enoo Napa Vocal Remix)
■ DJ X-Trio feat. Deeza: "Ewe"
■ The Deepshakerz: "Nigerian Drums" (Black Savana Edit)
■ Christos Fourkis: "Doumasi"
■ Sarz: "Inbox Riddim"
■ DrumeticBoyz: "Trial Beat"
■ Sabo & Amine K: "Tiniri"
■ Chus & Ceballos ft. Dennis Cruz: "The Sun"
■ Dennis Cruz ft. Martina Camargo: "El Sueno"
■ Barbatuques: "Baianá" (David Fesser Remix)
■ Antoine Clamaran: "Agua Sin Gas  - Snakecharmer"
■ Leandro Da Silva: "Yemanja"
■ Bosq ft. Tempo Alomar: "Tumbala" (Auntie Flo Remix)
■ Mafikizolo ft. Uhuru: "Khona"
■ Thornato: "Chamegei"
■ Kendrick Lamar ft. Rihanna: "LOYALTY" (Uproot Andy Remix)
■ Tony Quattro ft. Nani Castle: "Fuerza"
■ Gaia Beat ft. MKING: "Afro Gods"
■ RYBO, Lubelski: "Favela Funk"
■ Disctruction Boyz ft. Babes Wodumo & Mampintsha: "Shut Up & Groove"
■ Patoranking: "Available
■ Distruction Boyz ft. Benny Maverick, Dladla Mshunqisi): "Omunye"
■ Busiswa ft. DJ Maphorisa: "Bazoyenza"
■ Sho Madjozi: "Huku"
■ DJ Cleo ft. Winnie Khumalo & Phantom Steeze: "Yile Gqom"
■ Emo Kid: "Black Out (Gqom Trap)"
■ Forgotten Souls: "SGUBHU 6" (Gqom Edit)
■ Naked Boyz: "Divorce"
■ Disclosure ft. Faoumata Diawara: "Ultimatum"
■ Fela Kuti: "Shakara" (Ossie Bump Edit)
■ Dele Sosimi: "Turbulent Times" (Armonica Remix)
■ DJ Ganyani: "Talk To Me ft Laila" (Prince Kaybee Remix)
■ Prince Kaybee ft. Lady Zamar: "Charlotte"(Afro Swanky 036 Dub)
■ Juls ft. Moelogo, Siza & DJ Tunez: "Oshey"
■ DJ Tunez ft. Oxlade: "Causing Trouble"
■ Booba: "DKR"
■ Shkoon: "Ala Moj Al Bahr" (Goldcap Remix)

Full Moon Groove - LIVE @ Secret Toronto Rooftop - 08.14.19

I had the privilege of putting together this tasty lil mix for Ibiza Sonica Radio's "Zulu Lounge" show with Xavier Fux. It was broadcast at 6pm on 02.02.2020 from Ibiza, ES on that palindromic Sunday in February. It was crafted in the wild weeks prior. I was knee-deep in an insane work period and hadn't created anything for myself in months, and it became a little flame for me in in the dark depths of a Toronto winter. As I created the mix, I envisioned someone vibing to it while driving around the picturesque island, enjoying the last bits of that Sunday's sun. I hope it transports you to that space & place, delivering some light & shine into your reality.

The mix moves through intoxicating & hypnotic deep house, gorgeous melodies from the Middle East, layered percussion grooves from Latin America, and of course lots of delicious sounds from all over the African continent - Mozambique, Nigeria (old & nu school), South Africa, and Mali. I had to throw in Black Coffee's take on Alicia Keys & some classic Bonobo too for good measure. Enjoy! 

TRACK LIST:
■ Viken Arman: Sireli
■ Meg: Dunya:
■ Kora: Vayu
■ Fynn: Here Is My Soul (Junge Junge feat. Kyle Pearce Remix)
■ Amonita: Paradise Bird
■ Bonobo: Kerala
■ Amentia: Antilope
■ Nicola Cruz: Obsidiana
■ Alicia Keys: In Common (Black Coffee Remix)
■ Bosq ft. Tempo Alomar: Tumbala (Auntie Flo Remix)
■ Mafikizolo ft. Uhuru: Khona
■ Carlos Francisco: Ala De Mosca 
■ Dele Sosimi: Wahala Identity Mix (Sosue Soulkomplex Remix)
■ Disclosure ft. Faoumata Diawara
■ Ultimatum
■ Freddy Da Stupid: Tribe Talk
■ Sarz: Inbox Riddim
■ Carlos Francisco: Can You Feel It (Original Afro Samba Mix)
■ Freddy da Stupid: The Ceremony
■ Inbetween Worlds: Fata Morgana

Ibiza Sonica Radio: Zulu Lounge 2.2.20 (Ibiza, ES)

In commemoration of the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide DJ's Shaunt Raffi and Sarah Jane Riegler bring you sounds from Armenian, the diaspora and beyond.

The first half the set, by Shaunt Raffi, provides traditional Armenian sounds fused with jazz and soul. in the second half Sarah Jane Riegler flips all of that on its head with deep house interpretations of Armenian melodies.

Sounds from Armenia, the diaspora and beyond (ft. Sarah Jane Riegler)

A sunny midsummer's mix to pick you up and carry you through these turbulent times as your most vibrant, unapologetic, fabulous, sun-fueled Leo-esque self! It’s full of my favourite pan-African booty-shaking bangers that were mainstays in my house during quarantine to keep us moving & uplifted (shout out to the quaranteam who inspired me!)

I assembled this mix in a particular order to showcase the shared pan-African musical & rhythmic roots of soca, arfropop, and dancehall that ping-pong back and forth across the Atlantic between countries like Nigeria, Trinidad, Canada,  Jamaica, and America. And SHOUT OUT to the two bangers from our local afro family: Dolo (Toronto) & Kris Hans (Hamilton)!! 

This mix was sponsored & made possible by the Canadian DJ COVID-19 Support Fund created by my girls Lovebonez & Fresh Moses aka Pull Up!. This fund prioritizes DJs from historically underrepresented backgrounds (i.e. queer, BIPOC, womxn) and gives selected full-time Canadian DJs a payment for a one-time, 1-hour mix featured ISO radio. They are still accepting donations, so plz consider donating to support other DJs whose income & work have been impacted by COVID: https://www.gofundme.com/f/canadian-dj-covid19-support-fund?fbclid=IwAR2aZ2nGlF3iFt3ylURi4e5qo0rfcthq6obAgG_FY5aMkjb-1WQsE9zi9As

Thanks so much Bonez, Moses, Serious Betty, and ISO Radio for this opportunity!!

TRACK LIST: 
■ YCEE & Bella: “Tropicana Fruit Juice"
■ DoloTheGifted: “Come Dance"
■ Imole: “Ojoro"
■ Rayvanny ft. Diamond Platnumz: “Tentema"
■ Kris Hans: “Ogede” (Jogodo Freestyle)
■ Wizkid: “Ghetto Love"
■ Maleek Berry: “Somebody Falling"
■ Kes & Patrice Roberts: “Like It Like That"
■ Kes: “Hello"
■ Timaya: “Woyo"
■ Yemi Alade ft. Sauti Sol: “Africa"
■ Jidenna ft. Burna Boy: Little Bit More” (Remix)
■ Jidenna: “Sufi Woman"
■ Stylo G ft. Sean Paul & Spice: “Dumplin” (Remix)
■ Kiss Daniel: “Yeba"
■ Lava Lava: “Niuwe"
■ Black Motion: “African Salsa"
■ Dengue Dengue Dengue ft. Sara Van Brank: “Guarida"
■ Thornato: “Chamegei"
■ PARTYNEXTDOOR: “Not Nice"
■ Vybz Kartel ft. Bunji Garlin: “Bicycle Ride"
■ Muno: “Cool Down”
■ Angela Hunte & Machel Montano: “Party Done"
■ Ice Prince: “Aboki"
■ Fadda Fox: “Ducking"
■ Olatunji: “Oh Yay"
■ Diamond Platinumz ft. P-Square: “Kidogo"
■ Jaiga: “Limbo"

ISO Radio: Pull Up! 07.18.20 (Toronto, CA)

I put together this special IG live set as a shout out to the incredible music of my hometown - Toronto - featuring lots of local afro artists & producers, a Drake & Partynextdoor remix by local afro DJ Revy B, and a gqom remix of The Weeknd by moi! 

We have so much power as DJs in our curation, as we select who gets heard. Now more than ever, it’s important that we use our platform to promote marginalized voices and elevate our local scenes to the recognition they deserve. And lemme tell ya'll: the underground afro scene in TO is EPIC and deserves all the attention it can get. 

Shout out to my friends Icarus Sound (Sarah & Femi!)over in Calgary for giving me this opportunity to shout out my city on their IG Live.  When COVID hit, they stepped in and created a live streams every damn Sunday since March that has been bridging afro scenes and creating supportive partnerships between communities across the country & world. Ya'll are the best!

TRACK LIST
■ Musiqah ft. Imah & Uro:  “Don’t Know”
■ Töme: “Free”
■ Kwesi: “Moments”
■ Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa ft. Busiswa: “Hilili”
■ Juls ft. Busiswa & Jaz Karis: “Soweto Blues”
■ Idris Lawal: “Fools" (Razaq El Toro Remix)
■ EyeAmi: "Changu Chabata!”
■ DJ Damiger ft. Dolo: “Celebrate”
■ GQI ft. Amandando: “OKMALUMKOOLKAT”
■ Tipcee ft. Busiswa, DJ Tira, Distruction Boyz: “iScathulo”
■ Cassa (feat. Dj Eristoo & Dj Andy): “Dangerous”
■ Tay Grin: “Lubwa”
■ 3.0 Muzik: “IG Live”
■ Oscar P: “Kalunga" (DJ Bonnie Remix)
■ Black Motion ft. Caiiro ft. Tabia: “Prayer for Rain”
■ The Weeknd: “Starboy” (SJR Remix) 
■ Dominowe: "Just Dance (Gqom Oh!)”
■ Partynextdoor ft. Drake: “Loyal” (Dj Revy B Afrobeats Remix)

Icarus Sound: IG Live - 05.03.20 (Calgary, AB)

Ethnomusicologist-turned-DJ
Founder & Resident DJ: https://soundcloud.com/afrohaus
Booking: sarahjaneriegler@gmail.com

| SOUND |
Global. Percussion-heavy. Delicious.
afrohouse | deep house | afrotech | gqom | afrobeats | global down tempo | amapiano

| LIVE |
December 6: Eccentric Day @ Bell's Brewery (Kalamazoo, MI)

January 18: Silent Disco @ World of Winter (Grand Rapids, MI)

| BIO |
Originally from a tiny town in Michigan, Sarah moved to Toronto in 2012 to complete an MA in Ethnomusicology at the University of Toronto after finishing a BA in Music in Michigan. She became a professional drummer/percussionist at age 15, and somehow her love of punk, ska, and metal evolved into a deep study of Western classical & avant-garde music. During her BA, she fell in love with West African drumming, and traveled all over Ghana while studying traditional percussion & dance at the University of Ghana in 2011.

After moving to Toronto, Sarah began studying and performing percussion from Bali, Java, Brazil, and India. She also performed for many years in indie bands such as O Frontera, The Northen Empties, John Orpheus, Oxford Blue, Ghost Caravan, and Catch Fiyah. With these bands, she's toured and played across the US & Canada, as well as festivals like NXNE, MixTO, and CMW. Music from these groups has had placements in Kim's Convenience, virgins!, and an Off White x Jimmy Choo Paris Fashion Week campaign.

In 2017, Sarah started throwing an event series called Haus Orpheus with bandmate & business partner John Orpheus. Haus Orpheus featured pan-African artists, dancers, DJs, poets, musicians, and vendors in an art gallery in downtown Toronto. Sarah had been on the aux cable nonstop at these events, so under the encouragement of her band mates & community members, Sarah started DJing.

As a DJ, Sarah finally had an outlet to share her love & library of popular, underground, and electronic African music that she had been collecting since she lived in Ghana. In 2018, Sarah founded the all-African music party Afro Haus, a now infamous & vibrant community in downtown Toronto of local afro DJs, musicians, dancers, visual artists, performance artists, and producers. 

Sarah has also co-produced the event series Urban Jungle, Haus Orpheus, and Wickxd Womxn. 

Booking: sarahjaneriegler@gmail.com 

Sarah Jane Riegler

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