DJ KAMALA BIO 2015
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DJ KAMALA has professionally provided sounds for approaching two decades, with experience playing to many of New York’s best venues, diverse audiences, underground parties and special events. For 2 + years, Kamala served as resident DJ at the exclusive, Top Of The Standard (famously known as The Boom Boom Room). Kamala is currently regularly featured at the prestigious National Arts Club, as well as Luxe sky bar/lounges, Jimmy at the James Hotel and Skylark Lounge. Aside from nightlife, Kamala frequently DJs, produces, mixes and curates music for a variety of private events and various commercial ventures. As daughter of legendary Jazz Musician, Carter Jefferson who toured with the likes of Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, Art Blakey, Mongo Santamaria, Woody Shaw and Fort Apache Band, Kamala was endowed with a rich and prolific musical origin. A 4th generation ChelseaManhattan native of African American, PuertoRican and Cuban roots, Kamala’s multicultural upbringing provided an early introduction to Downtown culture and led her into New York’s vibrant nightlife community which laid the foundation for her musical expertise and flavorful edge. Specializing in music spanning 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90s to present and many genres, most notably Soulful House music, Indie Dance, Disco & Soul, classic Hip Hop, Global Lounge, Jazz & more, Kamala masterfully mixes and weaves her sets together with passion and grace. Conjuring moods that speak to her musical journey. Kamala has shared the bill and played events with some of the most notable and Legendary DJs and Producers in the business including: Louie Vega, Jellybean Benitez, QTIP, Todd Terry, Questlove, Jojo Flores, Timmy Regisford, Quentin Harris, Sting International, Merlin Bobb, DJ Spinna, Rich Medina, Richard Vasquez, Ron Trent , Ruben Toro, Tony Touch, Stretch Armstrong & More. Inquiries: [email protected]
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DJ KAMALA has professionally provided sounds for approaching two decades, with experience playing to many of New York’s best venues, diverse audiences, underground parties and special events. For 2 + years, Kamala served as resident DJ at the exclusive, Top Of The Standard (famously known as The Boom Boom Room). Kamala is currently regularly featured at the prestigious National Arts Club, as well as Luxe sky bar/lounges, Jimmy at the James Hotel and Skylark Lounge. Aside from nightlife, Kamala frequently DJs, produces, mixes and curates music for a variety of private events and various commercial ventures. As daughter of legendary Jazz Musician, Carter Jefferson who toured with the likes of Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, Art Blakey, Mongo Santamaria, Woody Shaw and Fort Apache Band, Kamala was endowed with a rich and prolific musical origin. A 4th generation ChelseaManhattan native of African American, PuertoRican and Cuban roots, Kamala’s multicultural upbringing provided an early introduction to Downtown culture and led her into New York’s vibrant nightlife community which laid the foundation for her musical expertise and flavorful edge. Specializing in music spanning 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90s to present and many genres, most notably Soulful House music, Indie Dance, Disco & Soul, classic Hip Hop, Global Lounge, Jazz & more, Kamala masterfully mixes and weaves her sets together with passion and grace. Conjuring moods that speak to her musical journey. Kamala has shared the bill and played events with some of the most notable and Legendary DJs and Producers in the business including: Louie Vega, Jellybean Benitez, QTIP, Todd Terry, Questlove, Jojo Flores, Timmy Regisford, Quentin Harris, Sting International, Merlin Bobb, DJ Spinna, Rich Medina, Richard Vasquez, Ron Trent , Ruben Toro, Tony Touch, Stretch Armstrong & More. Inquiries: [email protected]
Notable Mentions
● SUMMER 2015 Featured DJ abroad Chiltern Firehouse by Andre Balaz (London), Michelberger Hotel (Berlin), Hotel Esvive & Coolture Cafe (Ibiza).
● PORCELANOSA OPENING & MADISON SQUARE PARK CONSERVANCY GALA
Hosted by Meredith Viera, Richard Gere & Sarah Jessica Parker, et al. DJ’d VIP event & curated music for Porcelanosa Showroom, NYC/Fall 2015
● AUSTRALIA WOOLMARK, DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD EVENT
DJ’d event at Milk Studios during Mens Fashion week. NYC/Fall 2015
● GMHC ANNUAL FASHION FORWARD EVENT at Metropolitan Pavillion DJ’d and curated runway music for several cutting edge designers
● RUSSELL SIMMONS BENEFIT FOR SIERRA LEONE @ Simmons Residence
● PARADISE GARAGE REUNION @ PIER 17 South Street Seaport
DJ’d with Original Paradise Garage DJS, Joey Llanos & David Depino, et al.
● HAPPY HEARTS FOUNDATION GALA HONORING QUINCY JONES DJ’d Gala Event featuring live Performances by John Forte & Jennifer Hudson
● JWT J WALTER THOMPSON
DJ’d multiple events as well as curated prerecorded music for presentation sessions.
● HANDZONRADIO.COM Live mix web broadcast (3 years) for Internet radio site specializing in Underground house music
Additional & Partial List: VENUES, CLIENTS and EVENTS TOP OF THE STANDARD HUGO BOSS JIMMY AT THE JAMES HOTEL DIESEL CIELO GIORGIO ARMANI OUTPUT ISSEY MIYAKE NO 8 NATIONAL ARTS CLUB SANTOS PARTY HOUSE PORSCHE PACHA, NYC LANDROVER SULLIVAN ROOM GIANT STEP POISSON ROUGE SUNDAE SERMON SOHO HOUSE PS1.ORG WARM UP SERIES UP & DOWN WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE SKYLARK CREATIVE INDUSTRIA BATH TUB GIN AMEL LARRIEAUX CONCERT RUBIN MUSEUM DANCE PARADE NYC BROOKLYN ACADEMY MUSIC DANCETRACKS NYC MUSEUM OF MODERN ART METROPOLITAN PAVILLION ACE HOTEL WATER TAXI BEACH SUBMERCER MILK STUDIO
