Who was billed17 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Nadim Maghzal
- Nanoos
- next: KREUZWERK in Berlin, Sat 31 OctARMANA KHAN
- LILLA
- dj yanka
- Uche
- next: public records, Thu 19 NovMansaf Mama
- ZE BEOBLE
- Novi Hitovi Brass Band
- Nour Jamil
- Hmenou
- Building Beats
- J Ardor
- Sautari
- Joudy
- Janelle Jalila Issis
- Ramzi El Edlibi
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
121 of the 136 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Nadim Maghzal and Ramzi El Edlibi — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 15 Sep 2023.
- ARMANA KHAN and Mansaf Mama — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 20 Sep 2025.
- Nadim Maghzal and ARMANA KHAN — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 25 Apr 2025.
- Nadim Maghzal and LILLA — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 25 Apr 2025.
- ARMANA KHAN and LILLA — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 25 Apr 2025.
- Joudy and Ramzi El Edlibi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 6 Dec 2025.
- ZE BEOBLE and Nour Jamil — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 26 Nov 2025.
- Nadim Maghzal and Mansaf Mama — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 20 Sep 2025.
- LILLA and Mansaf Mama — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 20 Sep 2025.
- Nadim Maghzal and Nanoos — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 13 Jan 2024.
- ARMANA KHAN and Ramzi El Edlibi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 25 Apr 2025.
- LILLA and Ramzi El Edlibi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 25 Apr 2025.
- Nanoos and ARMANA KHAN — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 29 Mar 2025.
- Janelle Jalila Issis and Ramzi El Edlibi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 15 Sep 2023.
- Nadim Maghzal and Janelle Jalila Issis — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 15 Sep 2023.
Who they are
“Nadim Maghzal is a co-founder of Laylit and member of Lebanese-Canadian duo Wake Island.”
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Nadim Maghzal is a co-founder of Laylit and member of Lebanese-Canadian duo Wake Island. As a producer, musician and DJ, he is passionate about rhythm, range and dynamics across a wide variety of genres and draws from this passion to create energetic and electrifying dance sets. Inspired by his upbringing in Beirut and his life in Montreal & NYC, Nadim’s music sets out to explore new ways of blending together very divergent musical vocabularies and ideas, resulting in a unique hybrid sound that reinvents the place of Arabic music on the modern dancefloor.Recently at Elsewhere, Circle Line Cruises · often with Fatin, Arianna Danae, Hanan, none of them here that night
“Nanoos is a Palestinian-Armenian DJ and producer originally hailing from Detroit.”
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Nanoos is a Palestinian-Armenian DJ and producer originally hailing from Detroit. Her current home base now is Chicago. Nanoos aims to elevate the rich and diverse sounds of the Levant and North Africa by infusing them with genres such as Ghettotech, Juke, Hip Hop, Jersey Club, UK garage, Dancehall, and House. Her goal is to carve out inclusive spaces where Arab and SWANA (SouthWest Asian & North African) folks can feel safe while enjoying their sound. As a visionary co-founder of the Go Baba! Worldwide party and collective, she's breathed life into a movement that celebrates the fusion of Afro, Arab, and Caribbean music, crafting an irresistible invitation to dance.Recently at H0L0, The Sultan Room, Elsewhere · often with Anita B Queen, MIRASIA, Trigger T, none of them here that night
“Armana Khan fuses her Desi roots with global rhythms.”
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Armana Khan fuses her Desi roots with global rhythms. Her sets are not just music; they are cultural bridges, mixing tabla with techno and bhangra with afrobeat to bring the world together through sound. "Music is a universal language," says Armana. "It can teach us about one another and, perhaps, bring peace." Her mission is to turn dance floors into spaces of connection and harmony. World music for world peace is her vision and her vibe.Recently at SILO, public records, Nowadays · often with SRI, ARCHANGEL, SAMIA, none of them here that night
“LILLA is a DJ based in Brooklyn, NYC whose sets cross multiple genres including baile funk, jersey club, juke, amapiano and hard techno.”
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LILLA is a DJ based in Brooklyn, NYC whose sets cross multiple genres including baile funk, jersey club, juke, amapiano and hard techno. She approaches DJing from the perspective of the dance floor, anticipating what grooves, mixes, and songs will keep the crowd’s energy high and introduce them to sounds they otherwise would not have been exposed to. She has played at a few of NYC’s most beloved venues, including Elsewhere, Bossa Nova Civic Club, and Mood Ring.Recently at Paragon, Jupiter Disco, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with SAMIA, SRI, Dynoman, none of them here that night
Recently at Mood Ring, Jupiter Disco
“Born in Chicago and raised between worlds, Uche’s life has been defined by adaptation.”
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Born in Chicago and raised between worlds, Uche’s life has been defined by adaptation. At age 5, he moved to Lagos, where he shed his American accent, learned Igbo, Yoruba, and Pidgin, fetched water for his household, trekked to school, and became the youngest member of the prestigious All Saints Church Choir in Yaba. These formative years forged a warrior-like resilience and a natural instinct to evolve. Returning to Chicago as a teenager, Uche once again recalibrated—compartmentalizing his Lagos experiences. Living between these extremes shaped him into a rare cultural bridge, fusing African diasporic influence with contemporary Western sonics in ways still largely unexplored, fluent in contrast, both culturally and sonically. That duality is reflected in the breadth of his music. Alongside the stark emotional architecture of Brutalist RnB, the genre he pioneered, Uche seamlessly creates Afrobeats, Amapiano, Baile Funk, club anthems and beyond - sounds born from growing up between Lagos streets, church choirs, Chicago basements, and global digital culture. His music moves effortlessly between intimacy and impact, underground and mainstream, tradition and futurism. Clash Magazine declared Uche as "looking to transcend the genres of trap and hip-hop in pursuit of something greater". Writing, producing, recording, and engineering most of his work himself, Uche builds immersive sonic worlds that feel visionary yet personal. His melodies carry emotional precision, his lyricism cuts with poetic honesty, and his production conjures atmospheres that feel both worldly and otherworldly. Stamped by Wonderland as "the next hottest prospect to emerge", he has performed live on Fire in the Booth, On The Radar and BBC Radio 1xtra. In a landscape saturated with noise, Uche stands apart—cinematic yet grounded, introspective yet commanding. Existing in the tension between softness and strength, light and shadow, his music doesn’t just resonate; it feels essential.Their RA profile lists Idea Records and Nowhere.Recently at Silence Please, Le Bain, Paragon · often with Mudia, SAY3, J-Cush, none of them here that night
“Raised across the West Coast with roots in Syria and Palestine, DJ and event producer Mansaf Mama is a central force in the West Coast’s rising queer SWANA nightlife scene.”
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Raised across the West Coast with roots in Syria and Palestine, DJ and event producer Mansaf Mama is a central force in the West Coast’s rising queer SWANA nightlife scene. She is a resident DJ for Kousa Party in Oakland and co-founder of Mahragan Party in Los Angeles, infusing her love for Arabic folk music into the global club landscape. You can trust her to deliver a high-energy global shaabi sound—the songs you hear blasting from the streets across the global south.Recently at Honey's, Mood Ring, Elsewhere · often with Riobamba, SAMIA, discostan, none of them here that night
Recently at Elsewhere, Dead Letter No. 9, Mood Ring · often with Jazzy Woo, ceviché, ZE WOO, none of them here that night
Recently at Jade, Mood Ring, The Turk's Inn · often with MeeT, Greet, Misha Savage, none of them here that night
Last at Elsewhere in Dec 2025
Recently at Elsewhere
Last at Elsewhere in Mar · often with Fatin, L1NH, Myyuh, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- SAMIA3 with ARMANA KHAN, 3 with LILLA and 2 with Mansaf Mama
- Fatin6 with Nadim Maghzal and 5 with Ramzi El Edlibi
- Arianna Danae4 with Nadim Maghzal and 3 with Ramzi El Edlibi
- MNSA4 with Nadim Maghzal and 3 with Ramzi El Edlibi
- Saphe4 with Nadim Maghzal and 3 with Ramzi El Edlibi
- Myyuh3 with Nadim Maghzal and 3 with Ramzi El Edlibi
- SRI4 with ARMANA KHAN and 2 with LILLA
- Dynoman3 with ARMANA KHAN and 2 with LILLA
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Elsewhere74
- Middle half finished between33 and 146
- Past Fridays at this venue counted220
The room
Elsewhere — 708 events and 2,806 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Who put it on
Laylit — 21 events and 122 artists since Sep 2023.