Three years ago, in May, I started my journey to reach people through music.
Now, three years later, I’m proud to say RAW has become a place where music brings people together.
Not just a party, but a space where you feel it. A place where you connect.
On May 14th, we go from day into night.
If you’ve been here before, you know.
If not, this is your moment.
Tickets are moving, see you there ❤️
Can’t wait to share the stage with you all!
@naradapresentsraw@solarafox@imaikl@thejokg@djrickss@djwaxfiend@donatomijnals
Donato and NARADA represent two paths shaped by the same pulse, rhythm, movement and a deeper connection to electronic music.
Donato stepped behind the decks at just 11 years old. What started in the energy of EDM gradually evolved into a more grounded, rhythm-driven sound rooted in afrohouse, drawing from African and South American influences along the way.
NARADA, inspired by his namesake, the divine messenger Narada, approaches music as a form of connection. Rooted in Afrohouse and Afrotech, his sets are built as journeys, balancing energy and emotion while bringing people together on the dancefloor. As the founder of RAW, this vision extends beyond the booth, creating space for people to connect, through sound and through each other.
Their first B2B at RAW felt natural. Unforced. In sync. Built on instinct.
On May 14, they return for a special 4-hour B2B set, giving their sound the space to fully unfold.
No rush. No boundaries. Just the journey.
@donatomijnals@naradaszn
We continue introducing our artists for May 14.
Nosso moves between past and present, tracing the deeper, soulful currents that shaped South Africa’s house legacy and continue to influence today’s sound.
Rooted in a deep respect for history, his sets move fluidly between eras, from timeless South African house records to contemporary deep cuts that remain under the radar in the Netherlands, yet define dancefloors across South Africa. Expect rich percussion, warm low-end and subtle jazz influences woven into a sound that feels both nostalgic and forward facing.
Digging sits at the core of his approach. Through careful selection, he connects the dots between 80s kwaito, early South African house and modern interpretations of the genre, shaping sets that feel less like a sequence of tracks and more like a continuous narrative.
Beyond the club, this perspective extends into projects such as his radio show The Glue, where he explores the evolution of Afro house through storytelling and selection. Together with Omari, he also co-curates Soft Focus, centred around groove-led sessions.
For Nosso, it’s always about connection, between eras, continents and ultimately, people on the dancefloor.
@imaikl
We continue introducing our artists for May 14.
Wes Lee explores introspective, ancestral and percussion driven electronic music, rooted in the sounds of Africa and its diaspora.
Following two decades shaping the Dutch hip-hop and dancehall landscape under the alias WaxFiend, he introduced the Wes Lee moniker to further focus on African electronic music. As the founder of Tribes and Ziongate, he has played a key role in creating spaces for this sound within the Amsterdam scene.
This May, he celebrates 25 years as a DJ, a testament to his longevity and his position as an established name within the culture.
Having been part of a previous NARADA & Friends edition, we’re proud to have him return now that the concept has evolved into RAW.
His sets move between the organic and the synthetic, the sensual and the raw, guided by rhythm, depth and a strong connection to the roots.
@djwaxfiend
We continue introducing our artists for the 14th of May.
Solara Fox is an Amsterdam based DJ whose sound moves between afrohouse, afrotech and melodic house, shaped by African influences.
Raised in the city’s diverse musical landscape, she developed an early connection to rhythm and storytelling in music. Inspired by her father, a guitarist with a passion for electronic soundscapes, her approach is rooted in emotion, flow and connection.
In a short period of time, she has been making notable steps within the scene, with appearances at events such as Amajoyo (also during ADE), Masha, Native Grooves and Inner Circle.
Her sets bring together percussive grooves, melodic structures and a strong sense of journey that aligns naturally with the RAW sound.
@solarafox
We continue introducing our artists for the 14th of May. And this is one we’re proud to have with us.
RICKS is an Amsterdam-based DJ and producer with Ghanaian roots.
Since starting his journey in 2010, he has been refining his craft with passion and dedication, bringing his sound to stages like Lowlands and Down The Rabbit Hole.
As the founder of Home of VIM and a familiar face at events such as STEWWW and Tribes, RICKS has built a strong presence within the scene, always staying true to his roots.
Fresh off a powerful all-nighter, we’re excited to have him bring that same energy and magic to RAW.
Expect a dynamic journey through electronic sounds inspired by Africa.
@djrickss
We’re starting again with introducing our artists for May 14. And this one, you already know.
As a resident of NARADA & Friends and RAW, he’s a familiar face on our dancefloor. Last time, OMARI took you on a journey through South African deep house together with NOSSO.
This time, the co-founder of @softfocus.sounds returns for a solo journey, diving even deeper into the sound!
@thejokg
On the 14th of May, Ascension Day, RAW returns to our home at Radio Radio.
From 16:00 until 02:00, we move from daylight into the night, guided by the energy of afrohouse and afrotech.
During the last edition, the b2b between NARADA & Donato Mijnals created something special on the dancefloor. So special that we’re doing it again, this time going deeper with a 4-hour B2B journey.
Joining us are some familiar and respected names in the scene:
Tribes & Ziongate founder Wes Lee
VIM founder RICKS
our residents NOSSO and OMARI
and the powerful sound of Solara Fox
We gather again. Same place. Same energy.
Early bird tickets are now live. Link in bio.
@djwaxfiend@djrickss@donatomijnals@solarafox@thejokg@imaikl@radioradio.radio
Our 4th mix is live on SoundCloud.
The 4th RAW mix is a b2b session between RAW residents NOSSO and OMARI. Their openingset became a journey with high quality track selection. If you weren’t there, witness it here. It you were, witness this again.
Link in bio ❤️
This marks the third edition of our monthly RAW show and what a special one it is.
A live B2B set by RAW founder @naradaszn & @donatomijnals . We’re taking you back to that powerful two-hour journey they shared behind the decks full of energy, connection and deep rhythms.
Press play and enjoy.
Link in bio ❤️
It’s almost been a month since we came together at RAW, and we’re still enjoying every moment.
You might think it’s the music that keeps the feeling alive, but there’s one thing that matters most: YOU.
We’re still riding the energy of these beautiful people.
Keep an eye on us.
Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing the RAW live sets,
starting later this month with the set from RAW founder @naradaszn & @donatomijnals .
