ELI FOLA ( LIVE HYBRID SET)
Althea's Rooftop634 west 52 str New york · Map
This night happened — Thu 30 Jul · 8pm → 4am Fri
$40 · 21+ · madory ·
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Who was billed2 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
Who they are
“Eli Fola is a Nigerian-American multi-disciplinary sound artist, saxophonist, DJ, and producer.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Eli Fola is a Nigerian-American multi-disciplinary sound artist, saxophonist, DJ, and producer. He is the creator and pioneer of the live-hybrid set “Yoruba Tech Soul”, an innovative fusion of AfroHouse, techno, jazz, and classical music. He is often regarded as a saxophone genius and branded with the visual art world due to his powerful imagery that showcases Afrohouse and spirituality in a modern context. Eli Fola’s first introduction to house music and techno was his discovery of Osunlade and Jeff Mills. Fela Kuti was also a huge inspiration growing up, as Eli mixed Afrobeats and highlife music with traditional Nigerian genres. This colorful blend of artistry and style grew the backbone of his signature sound. Eli’s innovative style and sonic identity caught the attention of Grammy-winning powerhouses Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, who booked Eli for a private event at their home, and featured him at their No Commission event in Miami. Eli has shared the stage with icons like ASAP Rocky, Lil Wayne, and 2 Chainz, and has performed alongside other major artists including Black Coffee, Pablo Fierro, and Audiofly. As a film score composer, he has been commissioned to work on projects for Vogue Italia and Free The Works, including collaborations with brands like Soho House, Bacardi, ArtNews, and ArtBasel. Eli was also a 2017 TED Talks speaker and performer, presenting his talk focused on how music can be used to reconcile and highlight differences in culture and identity. In 2016, Eli Fola founded Tech Afrique, an independent label, events, and cultural platform that promotes Afrofuturist ideas. Growing with large success, Tech Afrique keeps a progressive pulse on the culture, serving as a buzzing platform to release music and showcase upcoming DJs and producers around the world. With a special focus on the historically underrepresented BIPOC community, the label has successfully released three EPs and curated a sizzling event series across New York City and Tulum, Mexico that highlights the magic of his multicultural artistry.Their RA profile lists Connected.Recently at Elsewhere, H0l0 Yard, House of Yes · often with Sanvero, FULL VENUE TAKEOVER w, Flair Gambit, none of them here that night
“Bruce Wayne delivers high-impact, genre-blending sets across psytrance, acid techno, big room, hardstyle, melodic techno, and house.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Bruce Wayne delivers high-impact, genre-blending sets across psytrance, acid techno, big room, hardstyle, melodic techno, and house. His immersive sound fuses global rhythm with modern club power.Recently at Skyport Marina, Jewel Yacht, SILO · often with A Modest Orange, Stella Key, IgP, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Sam Allan18 with Bruce Wayne
- Khris Damion17 with Bruce Wayne
- Stella Key11 with Bruce Wayne
- A Modest Orange10 with Bruce Wayne
- nazgool7 with Bruce Wayne
- IgP6 with Bruce Wayne
- Phat Phrequencies5 with Bruce Wayne
- KRAVE4 with Bruce Wayne
The room
Althea's Rooftop — 281 events and 349 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 200.
Who put it on
madory — 255 events and 270 artists since Aug 2024.
Also that night
- Continuum (Main Room Event, Free with RSVP)SILO — that room books a lot of the same DJs as this one.
how this one is connected
- Continuum (Main Room Event, Free with RSVP) — shares 30 artists with this room, Maria Peace among them.