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NGOMA Polyrhythmus

by Dj Zhao

Born in Beijing and based in Berlin, Dj Zhao brings a poly-cultural understanding of polyrhythm to dance floors all over the world, and applies historical materialist analysis to the study of social music. Not restricted by style and convention, Dj Zhao's deeply percussive sets span across genres and draws from wildly different times and places, connecting Africa, Asia, and South America, acoustic and electronic, traditional and hyper-modern.Select Past Performances:———————————FESTIVALSNyege Nyege (Uganda) Fusion Festival (Germany) Incubate (Holland) Odunde (USA)EXIT Festival (Serbia) Sondeka (Kenya) Club Trans Mediale (Germany) Sziget Festival (Hungary)Tribal Gathering (Panama) Ethnoport (Poland) Worldtronics (Germany) Fest de Bestuiving (Holland) Sineztezija (Montenegro) Sonar Festival (Germany) MišMaš (Czech Republic) Solar Weekend (Holland) Mikser (Serbia) Treffpunkt Afrika (Austria) Decoloniale (Germany)At.Tension (Germany) Hakuna Matata (Germany) Art Lak

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  1. Tri-Continental VOL. 2 (106 bpm)

    2nd in the Tri-Continental series of exquisitely constructed mixes of contemporary electronic music from Africa, Asia, and South America. This one is a mid-tempo (around 106bpm) collection of Amapiano from not only South Africa, but also Nigeria and Tanzania, Domenican Dembow, Jamaican Dancehall,...

  2. AmaNight

    New School Amapiano strains such as Sgija is darker and rougher, with more aggressive log-bass, and tends to be slower, around 110 bpm (although here pitched up to the classic 114). Sgija dominates this mix but several other styles which are sometimes more pop and groove oriented are also...

  3. The Truth

    The Truth by Dj Zhao

  4. A Lesson 100 Times Learned (featuring Sarah Webster Fabio)

    F**k Deep House. Today it's all about Deep State House

  5. Flying Gods

    work in progress

  6. Cheikha Rimitti - Mohammed Ay Sidi Dj Zhao Remix

    Cheikha Rimitti - Mohammed Ay Sidi Dj Zhao Remix by Dj Zhao

  7. Tri-Continental VOL. 1 (120 bpm)

    21st Century urban electronic music of Africa, Asia, and South America: Nigerian Cruisebeat, Saudi Arabian Samri, Hausa Jams, New school Brazillian Funk, Dominican Dembow, Lebanese Dabke, South African Amapiano, Ghanaian Asorkpor, Jamaican Dancehall... During all of human history, cultures have...

  8. Mara Cruise

    In Lagos slang, "mara" means "crazy, wild", and "cruise" means "fun, a good time". The loosely defined but at the same time distinct fresh style of music known as “Cruise Beat” or “Free Beat” began to spread from Lagos on TikTok and other social media in Nigeria around 3 or 4 years ago. A kind of...

  9. قمر

    Predominantly Muslim music from Palestinians, Algerians, Moroccans, Syrians, Pakistani, Egyptians, Indians, Hausa, and Mongolians seamlessly mixed and juxtaposed as not only a tapestry of cultural cross pollination but a vision of future regional and cultural integration and unity. 3 of 3 in a...

  10. الشجرة

    Predominantly Muslim music from Palestinians, Algerians, Moroccans, Syrians, Pakistani, Egyptians, Indians, Hausa, and Mongolians seamlessly mixed and juxtaposed as not only a tapestry of cultural cross pollination but a vision of future regional and cultural integration and unity. 2 of 3 in a...

  11. قطة

    Predominantly Muslim music from Palestinians, Algerians, Moroccans, Syrians, Pakistani, Egyptians, Indians, Hausa, and Mongolians seamlessly mixed and juxtaposed as not only a tapestry of cultural cross pollination but a vision of future regional and cultural integration and unity. 1 of 3 in a...

  12. GQOM: UNITY

    21st Century African Futurism, steeped in tradition and cross pollinated with many other strands of global dance music.

  13. GQOM: Class War

    Gqom is South African rhythm tradition shaped by the social reality of neoliberalism under a corrupted ANC, after Mandela having had to make major concessions to foreign pressure, unable to carry out the land and property reforms that were central to his post-independence program --- high crime...

  14. Futurism With African Characteristics TWO

    Futurism in Europe, the sonic avant garde, for the past half century or more, has proceeded on a total rejection of tradition. A cultural product of post-modernism and historical nihilism, the assumption rested upon is that the past is only shit and must be destroyed, wiped clean, to have tabula...

  15. Futurism with African Characteristics ONE

    Futurism in Europe, the sonic avant garde, for the past half century or more, has proceeded on a total rejection of tradition. A cultural product of post-modernism and historical nihilism, the assumption rested upon is that the past is only shit and must be destroyed, wiped clean, to have tabula...

  16. PEACE IN WEST ASIA 2

    Music to die for, in celebration of life and a bright future for West Asia. These 3 mixes in the series were inspired by the rapproachement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the movement towards rapproachement between Syria and Turkey, and the recent developments in West Asia towards peace and...

  17. PEACE IN WEST ASIA 3

    Music to die for, in celebration of life and a bright future for West Asia. These 3 mixes in the series were inspired by the rapproachement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the movement towards rapproachement between Syria and Turkey, and the recent developments in West Asia towards peace and...

  18. A New Light in the Darkness

    A New Light in the Darkness by Dj Zhao

  19. 100 BPM side C

    Another booming trip around the world in beats, verses, and bass, at around 100BPM, the tempo faster than Hip Hop (80), slower than House (120), and which is much neglected on Western club dance floors.

  20. FUSION FESTIVAL 2022 Salon DeBaile Saturday Night 3-6 am

    Preceded by 2 hours of slow and uplifting Cumbia from an 8 piece live band from Portugal, the hall was relaxed, full of good cheer, and the crowd was ready for a different vibe. This set took them from deepest night to the first rays of sunlight.

  21. 1 AmaSunshine

    Amapiano emerged out of Soweto in Johannesburg in the recent 5 years, popularised in the legendary Poniaza club. Musically, it is a reaction against the previous sound to dominate the South African scene for some years, Gqom, an intense and heavy Afro-rave music defined by a relentless and...

  22. 2 AmaStorm

    Amapiano emerged out of Soweto in Johannesburg in the recent 5 years, popularised in the legendary Poniaza club. Musically, it is a reaction against the previous style to dominate the South African scene for some years, Gqom, an intense and heavy Afro-rave music defined by a relentless and often...

  23. 3 AmaRainbow

    Amapiano connected to many other styles at around 114 bpm

  24. AFROTEK 2

    Euphoric and organic fusion of African, Afro-American, and Afro-European rhythmic sensibilities and production styles... Africa is the Future.

  25. AFROTEK 1

    Euphoric and organic fusion of African, Afro-American, and Afro-European rhythmic sensibilities and production styles... Africa is the Future.

  26. HARDER 2

    High Energy Afro-Futurist Rave

  27. HARDER 3

    High Energy Afro-Futurist Rave

  28. Jusa Dementor - African Air Horn Dance X Gangsta (Mix 1)

    From the upcoming 3 volume HARDER series of seamlessly mixed mash-edits of uptempo high-energy global rave music.

  29. Puto Prata - Zuata Zuata X Jack Arctic - New York Diesel

    From the upcoming 3 volume HARDER series of seamlessly mixed mash-edits of uptempo high-energy global rave music.

  30. Dj Ketchup - O Babo X Pirate Soundsystem - Bashy Bashy X Dubzta - Bangers & Mash

    From the upcoming 3 volume HARDER series of seamlessly mixed mash-edits of uptempo high-energy global rave music.

  31. Rudeboyz - Asjableni Feat TD Snaxx X Cooly G - The Strip

    From the upcoming 3 volume HARDER series of seamlessly mixed mash-edits of uptempo high-energy global rave music.

  32. Double – Tatali X Kahn - Chevy

    From the upcoming 3 volume HARDER series of seamlessly mixed mash-edits of uptempo and high-energy global rave music.

  33. Brâulio ZP - Xtraga X Outlaw Breaks Feat Gemma Fox And Sweetie Irie Dutty Instrumental

    From the upcoming 3 volume HARDER series of seamlessly mixed mash-edits of uptempo high-energy Afro-Futurist rave music.

  34. Noite E Dia Ft. Agre G - Ta Queimar X Lil Silva - Funky Pulse

    From the upcoming 3 volume HARDER series of seamlessly mixed mash-edits of uptempo high-energy global rave music.

  35. Unknown - Do Cutuvelo X Benga & Coki - Night (Burgaboy Remix)

    From the upcoming 3 volume HARDER series of seamlessly mixed mash-edits of uptempo high-energy global rave music.

  36. Noite E Dia - No Gueto E Na City X Philus - Ionit

    First single from the upcoming 3 volume HARDER series of seamlessly mixed mash-edits of uptempo high-energy global rave music.

  37. Danca Do Sal - Sale X Mr Snowman - Be Alright

    From the HARDER series of high-energy global electronic music: https://soundcloud.com/djzhao/sets/harder

  38. TRAP666 VOLUME FOUR

    Satanic Memphis Murder Rap and Dirty South Hiphop fused with Grime, Bass, and Dubstep instrumentals. Fuck your political correctness. This is the voice of the otherwise voiceless, testament to the real lived experience of people so marginalised that they literally live outside of society. This...

  39. TRAP666 VOLUME THREE

    Satanic Memphis Murder Rap and Dirty South Hiphop fused with Grime, Bass, and Dubstep instrumentals. Fuck your political correctness. This is the voice of the otherwise voiceless, testament to the real lived experience of people so marginalised that they literally live outside of society. This...

  40. Digital Africa 1

    Digital Africa 1 by Dj Zhao

  41. TRAP666 VOLUME TWO

    Satanic Memphis Murder Rap and Dirty South Hiphop fused with Grime, Bass, and Dubstep instrumentals. Fuck your political correctness. This is the voice of the otherwise voiceless, testament to the real lived experience of people so marginalised that they literally live outside of society. This...

  42. TRAP 666 VOLUME ONE

    Satanic Memphis Murder Rap and Dirty South Hiphop fused with Grime, Bass, and Dubstep instrumentals. Fuck your political correctness. This is the voice of the otherwise voiceless, testament to the real lived experience of people so marginalised that they literally live outside of society. This...

  43. Meta Apala

    Afro Psych-Hop Junglist Footwork

  44. Digital Africa 2

    Digital Africa 2 by Dj Zhao

  45. Digital Africa 3

    Get your ears right to this time

  46. Digital Africa 4

    Digital Africa 4 by Dj Zhao

  47. FUCK CLUB [club jersey 005]

    All you motherfuckers it's time to get down

  48. Digital Africa 5

    Digital Africa 5 by Dj Zhao

  49. Sonic Materialism

    Do not expand your musical borders. Abolish them completely. A total departure from drum-centric dance music, this 3 hour sound collage is pure listening. Densely layered, painstakingly detailed, yet immersed in silence and emptiness, representing the quiet, beautiful, and deep end of Collective...

  50. Dancehall Special

    Home Daggering is Killing the Corona Virus! All time favorite riddims from early 2000s

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Born in Beijing and based in Berlin, Dj Zhao brings a poly-cultural understanding of polyrhythm to dance floors all over the world, and applies historical materialist analysis to the study of social music. Not restricted by style and convention, Dj Zhao's deeply percussive sets span across genres and draws from wildly different times and places, connecting Africa, Asia, and South America, acoustic and electronic, traditional and hyper-modern.Select Past Performances:———————————FESTIVALSNyege Nyege (Uganda) Fusion Festival (Germany) Incubate (Holland) Odunde (USA)EXIT Festival (Serbia) Sondeka (Kenya) Club Trans Mediale (Germany) Sziget Festival (Hungary)Tribal Gathering (Panama) Ethnoport (Poland) Worldtronics (Germany) Fest de Bestuiving (Holland) Sineztezija (Montenegro) Sonar Festival (Germany) MišMaš (Czech Republic) Solar Weekend (Holland) Mikser (Serbia) Treffpunkt Afrika (Austria) Decoloniale (Germany)At.Tension (Germany) Hakuna Matata (Germany) Art Lak

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Dj Zhao

Produced by djzhao

CATEGORIES

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