PEKODJINN
Pekodjinn is an artist, producer, and DJ based in Geneva, of Tunisian and Italian origin. He has developed a distinctive musical identity at the intersection of the electronic scene, the Afro-diaspora, and North African sonic heritage. His style is rooted in a highly percussive approach to music, blending Maghreb rhythms, batida, BR funk, afro-house, and contemporary club music. Following a creative residency in Brazil, he is entering a new artistic phase shaped by increasingly international influences and an ever-evolving exploration of hybrid sounds. His single “Tropa do Irak” opens this new chapter, combining club energy, percussive textures, and an exploration of global sounds. Recognized both locally and internationally, his DJ sets stand out for their energy and their blend of diverse influences.
LW2 LW2 is an all-female and eclectic group that explores different musical worlds, blending percussive rhythms rooted in African cultures. Co-founder of the K-waï collective, producer, singer, and DJ, LW2 is of Congolese origin and based in Montpellier, France. LW2 performs across Europe and internationally, including Switzerland, Spain, Greece, Italy, Ghana… A resident DJ at Pinata Radio and winner of the 2024 Sound Creation Award at Château Éphémère, LW2 also delivers DJ sets that move between different musical genres: Afro, Afro-Club, Gqom, Bouyon and much more! Get ready to sweat
OKRASHH Based in Geneva, OKRASHH is a DJ and producer focused on hypnotic, rhythm-driven music. His sound blends baile funk, techno, bubbling rhythms and bass-oriented club tools, shaped by repetition, groove and physical impact. Active across the Swiss underground scene, he has played in Geneva, Zurich, Lausanne and Yverdon, developing a flexible yet raw approach to the dancefloor, adapting to different spaces and audiences. In previous years, he curated OKRASHH & Friends, a monthly night in Geneva centered on shared booths and forward-thinking DJ identities, and released the “Stay Woke vol 1 & 2” edits series. His SoundCloud account now counts more than 45’000 listens. Moving into a new chapter, OKRASHH is currently preparing a new EP set for release in early March. This upcoming project explores more stripped, hybrid club forms, opening new horizons in his sound.
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