Some more highlights and snippets from my last event. Can't spoil the whole thing but had to share some bits and pieces of this first story. Hands were flying during the listening session (2, 7, 8) and my dawgs were vibing during the DJ sets (13, 14, 18).
S/o to @_moustafha for the tunes and @listener_paris for the sound :)
Also special thanks to @mayeayeaye_ for helping me run this smoothly <3
Set design: @charlynesanogo@ritaakris@mkwkl
Photo and video: @zouu_p
I grew up surrounded by many cultures and this past Sunday I had the chance to tell a bit of my story and "métissage" through music. This was the first edition of The Coloured Room: beautiful energy, proper music listening, and personal & historical background. Thank you to those who showed up and I can't wait for more people to tap in with me ☆
Big cheers to my man @_moustafha who got vulnerable and blessed us with his story and a beautiful set.
S/o to @listener_paris for the space and @charlynesanogo@ritaakris for the set design
🎥 @zouu_p
Ready and blessed to host this first edition of The Coloured Room with my man @_moustafha at @listener_paris this Sunday
Listening session is sold out but come vibe on Sunday at 4pm for the DJ sets
All the ingredients will be there: beautiful space, beautiful people, beautiful music and our goofy a**
Much love gang 🫶🏾
📸🎥 by @mayeayeaye_ & @anaissubigerrr
Telling the story of “métissage” through music.
Telling the story of creolization through music.
Telling the story of racial diversity through music.
That’s what The Coloured Room is about: showing the diversity of cultural influences that shaped us, what they mean and where they’ve led us. I’m doing that through a commented listening session and DJ sets, because music is a reflection of our world. Also, I have the privilege of welcoming @_moustafha as my first guest, who’ll contribute to the listening session then bless us with a set. Join us for this first event at @listener_paris on May 3rd.
Listening session in the listening room: 2pm to 4pm, 15 tickets at 25€ each… so don’t sleep! Link in bio.
DJ sets at the main floor: 4pm to 6pm, open access.
Flyer by @ad.dess & @anaissubigerrr
Raconter le métissage à travers la musique.
Raconter la créolisation à travers la musique.
C’est l’objet de The Coloured Room : montrer la diversité des influences culturelles avec lesquelles nous avons grandi, ce qu’elles représentent et où elles nous ont menés. J’ai choisi de faire ça via une session d’écoute commentée suivie de DJ sets, parce que la musique est un miroir de notre monde. Et j’ai l’honneur d’accueillir @_moustafha comme premier invité : il contribuera à la curation de la session d’écoute avant d’envoyer un set. Rdv à @listener_paris le 3 mai pour cette première édition.
Session d’écoute dans la listening room : 14h-16h, 15 places à 25€… faut aller vite ! Lien en bio.
DJ sets au RDC : 16h-18h, accès libre.
After a little summer break, OROKO DAY is backkk!
For this back to school episode, we got Moussé spinning tunes for an hour.
Tune in today 6PM GMT (+2h if you are on central european time)
Link in bio to listen to the live broadcast.
Discover a little about MOUSSÉ before tonight’s set:
“I like music and I like people. So I thought it would be cool to play music for the people.”
Born and raised in Paris with a French-Senegalese background, Moussé grew up in a household where music wasn’t just on — it was the main character. Influenced by West African rhythms, US hip hop, UKG, jazz and salsa, he draws inspiration from the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Toumani Diabaté, Lauryn Hill, SAULT, and Crazy Cousinz.
Guided by feeling, not genre, his sets are diverse, soulful, and unapologetically for the crowd. Expect surprises. And jazzy melodies. And bass.
Also, he listens to Tracy Chapman in the shower.”
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If you are a DJ, follow me, and would like to be on the show, feel free to reach out through DMs!
#orokoradio #radioshow #radioresidency #radio #djradio #djparis #dj
Happy Holidays la mif <3
Much love to @bilenbarzaghi@soulfoodparis and @global_shapers_paris for having us play at the legendary @djoonclub - those two organizations help out young migrants through various programs so please support if you can 🙏
🎁 Track IDs:
1. squabbleup_ (lakim's slide edit) by Kendrick Lamar ➡️ You Owe Me Gray - Kaytranada X Nas & Ginuwine (Dee300 Edit)
2. Na Na Na! by Peggy Gou (Egnever & Marco Pedro Edit)
3. Woza Madala by Unkle Ken & DJ Kwamzy
4. AIUÊ by Riot
5. PASS LA KAZ by Junior & Tmatt
6. Shella Verse by Sammy Virji & Flowdan
7. COMPLEXX by Lorkestra
8. Kitale by Sam One ➡️ Funky Anthem 2016 Refix by Crazy Cousinz & MC Versatile
9. Rudeboy Ting by Blck Mamba ➡️ Cornetada by DJ BRUNINHO 17 & Mc Neguinho do Morro
10. Pon Di Floor by Major Lazer ➡️ Bills Bills Bills by Destiny's Child [Murder He Wrote Refix]
