Rani de Leon

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Angola Soul

Mixed by Rani de Leon, recorded September, 2011. Released to the public December, 2017.

SAT / NOV 25, 2017
CHURCH 7 Year Anniversary Party
Resident LA
guest DJ set

From our first party back in 2010 in a westside speakeasy, to the monthly residencies in LA and New York, pop ups from Chicago to Berlin and beyond, so many amazing special guests, countless magic moments and one very special album, the party we call CHURCH turns SEVEN! Come celebrate with us at Resident DTLA […]

FRI / SEP 15, 2017
Pacific Standard Time LA/LA
The Getty
Opening Night DJ

I’m beyond honored to be DJing the opening night for Pacific Stand Time: LA/LA. Opening September 15, 2017, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA is a far-reaching and ambitious exploration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles. Led by the Getty, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA is the latest collaborative effort from arts institutions across […]

SAT / AUG 26 2017
MIRAI NO REKISHI
Grand Performances
Co-Producer

A sonic journey from ancient Japan to today and beyond… Musical polymath Mark de Clive-Lowe juggles piano, synths and live sampling with effortless fluidity. A Japanese-New Zealander who now calls LA home, this forward-thinking voice in jazz and electronic music premieres a new work drawn from his Japanese roots, fusing the traditional with the sounds […]

THU / AUG 10, 2017
Sunset Concerts: Delgres
Skirball Cultural Center
DJ set

Discover the musical descendants of Louis Delgrès—the nineteenth-century leader of a slave rebellion against Napoleon Bonaparte—in this dynamic trio. Born in a Parisian suburb to Caribbean parents, frontman Pascal Danaë—who has performed with Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Gilberto Gil, and Youssou N’ Dour—founded Delgres with drummer Baptiste Brondy and sousaphone player Rafgee. Their bluesy Caribbean roots music evokes the long-lost, drifting […]

JUL 16, 2017 / AUG 6, 2017
Little Tokyo Garden Concerts:
LARAAJI + RODRIGO AMARANTE
James Irvine Japanese Garden
Curator/Producer

SUNSET HOURS, SUNDAY EVENING, L.A. SUMMER NIGHT… Returning for its third season, the Little Tokyo Garden Concerts honor the intimate, outdoor and natural setting with two special concerts curated for the garden experience. JACCC is thrilled to bring this summer series back to Los Angeles, here in the heart of Little Tokyo. Come early and […]

SAT / JUL 15, 2017
Grand Opening Gala: SAVION GLOVER IN CONCERT
Ford Theatres
Gala DJ

RESERVED SEATING Tickets: $100, $75, $55 GALA TICKETS: $500 Join us for our Grand Opening Gala! Tickets for this special evening include premium reserved seating, valet parking, preshow reception on the Ford’s new picnic terrace and post-performance dessert and coffee with Savion and the artists. ABOUT A live sound mosaic, Savion Glover in Concert will […]

SUN / JUN 18, 2017
VIBING TIME
Ace Hotel Downtown LA
DJ set

dublab is a community supported web radio station and creative collective dedicated to the growth of progressive music, arts and culture. Since 1999 dublab has been exploring the wide spectrum of Future Roots music. dublab DJs dig deep to share music that blurs boundaries and elevates ears. Each Sunday at Vibing Time, a rotating posse […]

FRI / JUN 9, 2017
Grand Central Fridays
Grand Central Market
DJ set

dublab is bringing its soundsystem and collective of DJs to the Grand Central Market to get the weekend and evening started. Enjoy DJ sets along with food and drinks in a fun, upbeat atmosphere with the classic sounds from the wide musical map dublab is known for exploring. Wether it’s modern dance, funk, soul or music from […]

THU / JUN 15, 2017
Los Angeles Food Policy Council’s Good Food Gala
Vibiana
Official Gala DJ

The Los Angeles Food Policy Council invites you to join us for our second biannual fundraiser Good Food Gala on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the spectacular Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles. Revel in the bounty of Southern California as local farmers and LA’s finest chefs pair up to bring you an unforgettable tasting menu, served alongside craft beverages. Celebrate our collaborative […]

WED / MAY 17, 2017
“jazz” records w/ Carlos Niño, Shafiq Husayn and Rani de Leon
Gold Diggers
DJ set

“jazz” records Carlos Niño Shafiq Husayn Rani de Leon 10pm-2am / free / 21+ Gold Diggers 5632 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90038

SAT / MAY 13, 2017
The Steoples
Zebulon
guest DJ set

The Steoples Peanut Butter Wolf, DJ Rani de Leon, DJ Sonny Abegaze TICKETS Zebulon 2478 N Fletcher Dr Los Angeles, CA

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Rhythms and Songs of Cuba
recorded live on Tizita Radio for dublab

TIZITA RADIO is sublime music inspired by the joy of remembering, and the feeling of longing for something that will never return. For this episode of Tizita Radio, Rani de Leon shares rhythms and songs from Cuba. While he has always had an affinity for various styles of Cuban music, it wasn’t until a […]

SUN / APR 30, 2017
Sunday at the Old Union Church w/ The Bronzeville Union
Union Center for the Arts
Producer

SUNDAY AT THE OLD UNION CHURCH 1940’s jazz then and now. The spirit of Bronzeville comes to life with The Bronzeville Union: Josef Leimberg / trumpet Josh Johnson / saxophone Mark de Clive-Lowe / piano Trevor Ware / bass Dexter Story / drums Music composed and arranged by Dexter Story. 6-9:30pm / two sets / free […]

SAT / MAR 4, 2017
Big City Forum Presents: Palm Springs Pleasure Series at DOA
Dead or Alive Bar
guest DJ Set

Big City Forum presents monthly sound sessions at Dead or Alive bar in Palm Springs inviting well-known artists, musicians, writers, curators and other creative types to share their favorite sounds and music. This month, Rani de Leon joins us. 150 E Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264

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Live DJ Set at Amoeba Music, Hollywood

(recorded Friday, January 27, 2017) live all-vinyl in-store at Amoeba Music in Hollywood, California. brasilian, african, afro-latin, disco and sounds in between. international. vintage. psychedelic. exotica. dance. classics.

(Fri) JANUARY 27
ROTATIONS: Rani de Leon
Amoeba Hollywood
DJ set

Thank you Amoeba Hollywood for the invite. Amoeba Hollywood guest DJ series: ROTATIONS w/ RANI DE LEON.

(Sun) NOVEMBER 20
CROSSFADE:
Barnsdall Arts and Big City Forum
Neutra VDL House
guest DJ set

For over four decades, Barnsdall Arts/FOJAC, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing outstanding, affordable arts education programs and exhibition throughout our city. We serve over 200,000 people annually with quality programs and exhibitions. Sound experiences curated for the Neutra VDL House by participating artists: Andrew Bernard – i- Co-Founder the Art Rani De Leon […]

(Sat) NOVEMBER 12
The Alchemy of Color in Medieval Manuscripts
The J. Paul Getty Museum
DJ set

Dive into the wonderful world of color in this daylong family festival. Immerse yourself in red, blue and gold through multi-dimensional workshops and demonstrations. Experience the rainbow with our DJs spinning colorful tunes, enjoy evocative theater featuring life-sized puppets, conduct science experiments, and a grab a commemorative mini coloring book. This Getty-wide event takes you […]

Sunday, October 16:
VIBING TIME
Ace Hotel Downtown LA
Curator & DJ

dublab presents…VIBING TIME Each Sunday at Vibing Time, a rotating posse of dublab DJs & friends share sun-soaked music selections from the rooftop of the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. October 16, a special line-up of selectors playing an afternoon of soul, jazz, brasilian, and more… dj sets by: AL JACKSON COLEMAN DEXTER STORY RANI […]

Saturday, August 13:
DISCO MANILA
Grand Performances
Co-Producer

Put on your boogie shoes and embrace the resurgence of disco from the Manila Sound era, the next wave of global groove music. Manila Sound was a catch all moniker during the 70’s describing Philippine popular music that embraced its American soul/folk/pop/jazz influences, combined it with Filipino modern aesthetics and polished it off with the musical […]