Dance Medicine Philly

Liquid Bloom is a collaborative music project spearheaded by producer Amani Friend of Desert Dwellers. The project blends downtempo, ambient,
world, and psychedelic elements to create a mesmerizing sound that is both meditative and energizing. Liquid Bloom has worked with artists from
around the world such as Poranguí, Deya Dova, and Mose, drawing inspiration from nature and the power of music to heal and inspire. The project's unique and uplifting sound has gained a dedicated following
internationally, and is a must-see for fans of electronic and world music alike. Whether performing live or in the studio, Liquid Bloom strives to create a sonic prayer for healing and transformation, infusing each track with magic and wonder.

Born and raised in the Honey Island Swamp of Louisiana, Savej [pron. savage] is known around
the globe for his unique and captivating “Ancient Future” sound. His integration of ancestral
medicine music, organic soundscapes, and exotic world instruments with groovy tribal rhythms
and Louisiana flavor effectively bridges the gap between cultures and the Ages of time.
Savej's live experience is designed to be a celebratory sonic ceremony, a remembrance of who
and what we are as human beings, and a reflection of the primordial essence that binds all
things - all while infusing irresistibly danceable grooves and heavy-hitting bass. He has
performed at some of the most sought after stages and festivals, ranging from the legendary
Luna Stage at Envision Festival in Costa Rica to the Portal Stage at Area 15 in Las Vegas.

The depths of Keena Maya's sound are incantations, drawing us down into our roots, grounding us into our bodies, and invoking the incandescent deity within us to rise. Guided by the rhythms of the Earth and Moon, she calls her sound BASS BLISS: a transmission for
heart expansion via the dance floor. Music that is not just heard but felt.
 

As an artist, DJ, instrumentalist, and mystic, she passionately creates intentional dance
rituals. Embodiment over substances, to awaken towards our collective evolution.

Joro-Boro was born and raised in Bulgaria.
After moving to New York City, he got offered a DJ residency at the Bulgarian Bar (Mehanata) alongside Eugene Hütz (Gogol Bordello), where he pioneered the Balkan music and Balkan Beat scenes in the United States. He then moved on to become part
of the Brooklyn Underground and an early promoter and producer of Global Bass. He released on a number of international labels. Lately, his interests have shifted to the conscious dance movement and he regularly plays at events like Ecstatic Dance.
 

Joro-Boro plays Earth Bass - an exploration of various musical traditions and the slow, sensual, and spacious side of bass music. He has toured with Anna Morgan, Balkan Beat Box, and Filastine and has performed with artists ranging from Omar Souleyman
to Questlove.

Riley Leachman ( Vortexual ) is a underground DJ currently residing in Philadelphia. From an early age, he was immersed in the world of sound, exploring and innovating until everything finally came together five years ago when he discovered his true calling as a DJ. Since then, he has been igniting ecstatic dances across eastern US.

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Vortexual's musical palette transcends boundaries, seamlessly blending instrumental mastery, ambient enchantment, tribal medicine, and irresistible melodies. Get ready for a mind-blowing sonic journey, from deep transcendence to pulsating bass-driven heights.

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Behind the decks, Vortexual exudes a magnetic presence, effortlessly channeling the crowd's pulsating energy. Surrender to his sonic alchemy as he weaves a tapestry of beats that ignite your soul and move your body.

Aazav emerges from the fusion of Kai Altair and Haj i Ji's passion for music that animates both body and soul. Drawing from ancestral vocal traditions and deep woods sensibilities, their sound is a convergence of medicine melodies and global organica—a call to the central fire of remembered futures. Their 2019 debut album, "The Looking Stone," garnered support with stellar remixes from collaborators like David Starfire, Govinda, Kaminanda, Drumspyder, and Living Light.
 

In 2022, Aazav unveiled "Temple of The Heart," an ode to love's mysteries and journeys through etheric realms. This sonic prayer anticipates the dancefloors of tomorrow. Haj recently showcased his DJ prowess at Kalani in Hawaii and a successful East Coast tour, including a memorable stop with Ecstatic Dance NYC.
Looking ahead, Aazav reveals a new dimension to their project—a tag team DJ set. Currently crafting a dancefloor-focused EP with gifted collaborators, they're also hosting SANCTUM, an intentional temple space gathering at Soft Medicine in Sebastopol, California.
Join Aazav in the communal sacrament of rhythm and the natural rite of dance.

Having grown up in South Africa and been majorly influenced by the house music scene, Kerry has had a deep connection to music and dance since a
young age. She aims to capture the minds and hearts of her audience with heart warming & fun vibes. She got her start behind the decks in the dust, for
Camp Charlie, at Burning Man 2013 and was a resident DJ with the notorious Steampunk Saloon until their recent disbandment. Burningman is still her
favorite place to DJ, from the Opulent Temple White Party, for a crowd of naked burners and Alex Grey at the foam dome, or for a crew of rowdy cheerleaders aboard a giant cock car. She loves to play a saucy mix of Bass House, indie Dance, nuDisco, Deep House, and wants nothing more than to boogie down with you!

A powerfully effective and evocative fusion of traditional global acoustic sounds with bass-heavy electronic production, Kallum's music compels listeners to move, connect, and dance. He has been DJing since 2011. His original productions and
remixes have led him to share stages with David Starfire, Govinda, Equanimous, and DJ Prashant. Kallum is grounded in Portland OR and has ambitions to share his expansive musical palette across the world.

Allan Kofman aka Kofdrop is an ecstatic dance DJ based out of Columbus, Ohio. He is currently one of the resident DJs and event organizers for Ecstatic Dance Columbus. The music journey carefully crafted by Kofdrop aims to guide dancers through a transformative experience as he blends together various genres of music including world, Latin, melodic, tribal, organic bass and trap among many others. A dance experience curated by Kofdrop is sure to invigorate the body, mind and soul! He is excited to be returning back to Philadelphia!

Massiah is a Jersey based DJ who found his passion for playing music in his late teens. He spent his early years djing clubs, concerts, and colleges, playing genres of edm, house music, and hip hop. Massiah took a break from playing music due to a huge lifestyle change. 

During that time he discovered a love and passion for Ecstatic dance which sparked a fire in him and brought him back to the art of playing music. He now mixes genres of Tribal sounds with a mixture of house edm and bass. For Massiah, mixing and sharing now feels like serving the gift of medicine. 

Massiah has been spending time mastering the art of bringing people on a journey through dance and is ready to embark on new beginnings as an ecstatic dance DJ!

Smiley Phace was a mild-mannered DJ until one day, while surfing the internet, he uncovered a cache of mind-altering tones which allowed him to explore deeply the Jungles of Perception.  There he encountered a pneumonic being composed of pure information which briefly merged with Smiley Phace and revealed an astral fifth-dimensional library of music which he is still listening to today.  From this library Smiley Phace concocts an explorative, multicultural world electronic blend of musical genres crafted to deepen the embodiment of dance and movement expression, seeking to combine a sense of the ancient with the modern.

Küf Knotz & Christine Elise [Hip Hop | Soul | New Age]
Named Philadelphia Magazine Best Rapper of 2022 and 1 of 10 New Jersey Artists to watch, Küf Knotz (Producer/MC) and Christine Elise (Harpist/Vocalist) connected with a similar mission to create positive, forward thinking music fusing the boom bap era and lo-fi inspired beats supported by the harp. And, you can dance to it!  Exemplifying their diverse reach, the duo has opened for Rising Appalachia, Wyclef Jean, Yellowman, Say She She, Wax Tailor, G-Love and have been featured on NPR Music and WHYY.

Hailing from Philadelphia, America's City of Brotherly Love, Ryan Tennis' music is all about dismantling boundaries and bringing people together. Genre-defiant by nature and with diversity at its core, his rousing songs are infused with the rhythms from the many countries he’s visited during his extensive tours. While his performances are dynamic and danceable, Tennis’ voice and songs have a disarming sweetness that lowers your defenses and lets you breathe easy.