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RAAM BAND

17 listings in 3 named rooms, over the last three years · one ahead · New York State

RAAM BAND is a visionary solo artist who has redefined Afro-house music by blending traditional African rhythms with contemporary beats. His unique soundscape incorporates Swahili vocals, rich percussion, Oriental strings, and influences from Amazigh, Bedouin, and Latin music.

A pioneer of the Afro-house movement, RAAM BAND's journey began in Alexandria, Egypt, where he started DJing as a teen, evolving into a recognized musical force across Europe, Africa, and North America. His performances are immersive and deeply rooted in cultural heritage, uniting diverse traditions into a powerful, modern rhythm.

With a career spanning decades, RAAM BAND has performed at major concerts and events worldwide, earning acclaim for his ability to connect with audiences across cultures. Dedicated to preserving African and Eastern musical legacies, he continues to innovate, creating sound experiences that resonate globally.

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The nights

18 listings across 17 nights — one date in February 2025 carries two listings, and both are here.

  • Fri 13 NovTBA - The Reserve, 212 E 125th St The Living Room, New York, NYD&D PRODUCTIONS1 going

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.

Aug 2023Jan 2027
  • Loft 51Feb 2025 – May 20252 nights

Once each: Aqua and Skinos Mediterranean Restaurant. 14 of the 18 listings never named a room, and are not counted as one.

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.

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.