Jay Dalawa
Jay Dalawà is a Filipino-American DJ & producer with roots in the DMV and current resident of Queens (New York). Known for his distinctive blend of 90s house, funk, and soul, Jay captures the essence of New York’s vibrant club culture and underground scene with an unmistakable selecta flair. His sets are narrative-driven experiences, shaped by influences like The Basement Boys, Jojo Flores, and Ash Lauryn. As a core member of BARANGAY & Soul Kanto—collectives focused on bridging diasporic communities and connecting artists across the Philippines and the U.S. Through his work, he’s cultivating space for global exchange and building a future-facing sound rooted in heritage and collaboration.
BARANGAY, founded in 2017, stands as a dynamic Filipino-American-owned creative collective, with a distinct vision embracing the rich tapestry of Filipino heritage while fostering global connections through creative and entertainment ventures. From visual arts to music, BARANGAY thrives on the fusion of diverse talents, making a space where international influences converge to amplify cultural awareness.
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BAHAY KUBO – where tradition meets celebration in the spirit of BAYANIHAN, transcending the typical party through a journey of empowerment and reclaiming our shared space. BAHAY KUBO is a warm embrace, inviting you to dance freely just as you would at home, communicated through house and disco music.
Soul Kanto ("Soul Corner" in Tagalog), an installment of eclectic vinyl sets that span from OPM classics to house, disco, and more. It's a celebration of music, culture and community, powered by the soul of Filipino artistry.
Check out the collective at @BARANGAY.CO
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The nights
2026
- Sat 17 OctElsewheretheir 7th night
- Thu 20 AugDead Letter No. 9their 2nd night · Barangay, Dead Letter No 9
- Sat 1 AugJupiter Discotheir 10th night · Jupiter Disco Version 2.0
- Thu 28 MayDead Letter No. 9first time · Barangay, Dead Letter No 9
- Sat 14 MarJupiter Discotheir 9th night · Jupiter Disco Version 2.0
2025 — 8 nights
- Wed 31 Dec 2025Mood Ringtheir 6th night
- Fri 19 Dec 2025Jupiter Discotheir 8th night · Jupiter Disco Version 2.0
- Fri 5 Sep 2025Jupiter Discotheir 7th night · Jupiter Disco Version 2.0
- Sat 2 Aug 2025Jupiter Discotheir 6th night · Barangay, Jupiter Disco Version 2.0
- Thu 12 Jun 2025Jupiter Discotheir 5th night · Barangay, Jupiter Disco Version 2.0
- Sun 18 May 2025Elsewheretheir 6th night
- Sat 3 May 2025Mood Ringtheir 5th night
- Fri 10 Jan 2025Jupiter Discotheir 4th night · Jupiter Disco Version 2.0
2024 — 10 nights
- Tue 31 Dec 2024Mood Ringtheir 4th night
- Sat 2 Nov 2024Mood Ringtheir 3rd night
- Fri 11 Oct 2024Jupiter Discotheir 3rd night · Jupiter Disco Version 2.0
- Sat 3 Aug 2024Elsewheretheir 5th night
- Sat 15 Jun 2024Jolene Sound Room Brooklynfirst time · Barangay
- Fri 3 May 2024Jupiter Discotheir 2nd night · Barangay
- Thu 25 Apr 2024Make Believefirst time · Barangay
- Sat 16 Mar 2024Elsewheretheir 4th night
- Fri 9 Feb 2024Jupiter Discofirst time · Barangay
- Sat 20 Jan 2024The Red Pavilionfirst time · Barangay
2023 — 7 nights
- Fri 1 Dec 2023Elsewheretheir 3rd night
- Sat 28 Oct 2023Mood Ringtheir 2nd night
- Fri 27 Oct 202387 Ludlowfirst time · Barangay
- Sat 30 Sep 2023Elsewheretheir 2nd night
- Thu 14 Sep 2023Elsewherefirst time
- Fri 1 Sep 2023Mood Ringfirst time
- Sun 20 Aug 202399 Scott Avefirst time
Their rooms
One tick a night, on the one axis this page has — Aug 2023, where the listings start, to Jan 2027, the last night anybody has announced. The shaded end has not happened yet.
- Jupiter DiscoFeb 2024 – Aug 202610 nights
- ElsewhereSep 2023 – Oct 20267 nights
- Mood RingSep 2023 – Dec 20256 nights
- Dead Letter No. 9May 2026 – Aug 20262 nights
Once each: Jolene Sound Room Brooklyn, Make Believe, The Red Pavilion, 87 Ludlow and 99 Scott Ave.
Who they play with
Counted from the bills themselves, over bills of twelve names or fewer. A pair's count includes a night that is announced and not yet played; where there is one, the row says when.
- LANSUHJupiter Disco ×10, and 8 more rooms · Aug 2023 – Aug 202622 nights
- Alcantaraacross nine rooms · Aug 2023 – Oct 202618 nights
- Gabriel EtrataJupiter Disco ×6, and 5 more rooms · Aug 2023 – Aug 202613 nights
- Florence CecileJupiter Disco ×2, and 2 more rooms · Jan 2024 – Aug 20264 nights
- CBCAIRWAVESMood Ring ×2, and 2 more rooms · Aug 2023 – Nov 20244 nights
- BARANGAYElsewhere ×3 · Mar 2024 – Oct 20263 nights
- DJ HouseplantsDead Letter No. 9 ×1, Jupiter Disco ×1, and 1 more room · Jan 2024 – Aug 20263 nights
- Oh No MachoMood Ring ×2 · Dec 2024 – Dec 20252 nights
3 more, 2 nights each
- JP3Elsewhere ×1, Mood Ring ×1 · Mar 2024 – Nov 20242 nights
- Dennis FreeElsewhere ×2 · Dec 2023 – Mar 20242 nights
- Laguna99 Scott Ave ×1, The Red Pavilion ×1 · Aug 2023 – Jan 20242 nights
The nights, the rooms and the bills are the listings themselves. The biography and the photograph are Resident Advisor's. Nothing on this page was written for it.