Rani de Leon

(Thu) 01/22: ETHIO CALI w/ RADIO AFRIQUE @ Acabar, Hollywood

thursday january 22nd ETHIO CALI todd simon – trumpet randal fisher – sax mark de clive-lowe – keys pat bailey – bass damon aaron – guitar alan lightner – steel pan steve haney – percussion te’amir sweeney – drums/percussion dexter story – drums/percussion very special dj sets by RADIO AFRIQUE resident/host/music director: WISEACRE Ethio Cali […]

(Fri) 01.02: BRASILIAN TO DISCO

January 2nd: End up with us this first Friday of the month where we make you move and play anything and everything from… BRASILIAN TO DISCO ————————–—– FIRST FRIDAYS AT FOOTSIE’S DJ: RANI D [Soul in the Park, Radio Afrique, Circle Up, dublab] FREE / 21+ / 10pm-2am Footsie’s Bar 2640 N Figueroa St Los […]

(Sat) 01/17: THE MUSIC CENTER presents: H’SAO, guest DJ Set

THE MUSIC CENTER PRESENTS: H’SAO I’ll be the DJ for the pre-show and post-reception for this great show happening at The Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles. I’ll be spinning an all-vinyl set of african, international, soul, and jazz. H’Sao, a Montreal-based band originally from Chad, has travelled the world delivering electrifying performances and developing […]

(Fri) 12/05: FROM BRASILIAN TO DISCO

End up with us on this special Friday for a one-night affair where we make you move and play anything and everything… FROM BRASILIAN TO DISCO. ————————–———— FRIDAY, December 5 DJ: RANI D (Soul in the Park, Radio Afrique, Circle Up, dublab) www.ranideleon.com FREE / 21+ / 10pm-2am Footsie’s Bar 2640 N Figueroa St Los Angeles, CA […]

(Thu) 12/04: THE PERCH, DJ Set.

DJing tonight at The Perch in Downtown Los Angeles. Come hang on the roof with me. FREE / 10PM-2AM Perch 448 S Hill St. Los Angeles, 90013

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TIZITA RADIO 1 Year Anniversary Episode for dublab, FREE DOWNLOAD.

‘TIZITA RADIO: 1 Year Anniversary episode’ was recorded live on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Dublab HQ during the Fall 2014 Proton Drive Fundraiser. For more TIZITA RADIO archives, including playlists and free DL’s: click here Please consider making a donation today to support Dublab: dublab.com _______________ PLAYLIST: Menelik Wossenachew – Tizita Bob Marley – Are […]

(Fri) 11/07: FROM BRASILIAN TO DISCO

End up with us on this special Friday for a one-night affair where we make you move and play anything and everything… FROM BRASILIAN TO DISCO. ————————–———— FRIDAY, November 7 DJ: RANI D (Soul in the Park, Radio Afrique, Circle Up, dublab) www.ranideleon.com FREE / 21+ / 10pm-2am Footsie’s Bar 2640 N Figueroa St Los […]

(Sat) 10/25: Eat to The Beat & Trick or Treat at Grand Central Market, guest DJ set

A Halloween food & music happening in the historic halls of Grand Central Market to benefit dublab’s positive music mission. Spooky tunes by dublab DJs… HILL STREET HALLOWEEN DJS: 12-1pm Daddy Differently 1-2pm Parker 2-3pm Ganas 3-4pm Lady C & Egroeg 4pm: Costume Contest (hosted by Lady C & Egroeg) 4:30-6pm: Lady C & Egroeg […]

(Tue) 10/14: Radio Afrique w/ Awesome Tapes from Africa: “Tche Belew” Re-Release Party

Join us as we host the Los Angeles Re-Release Party for Hailu Mergia’s “Tche Belew”. Awesome Tapes from Africa: “Hailu Mergia turned a few heads with the reissue of his Classical Instrument recording last year. Now, the album that’s been trading for $4000 on ebay can be enjoyed by everyone. ‘Tche Belew’ is a 1977 […]

(Sun) 09/28:RADIO AFRIQUE presents the LA Premiere of TROPICÁLIA

Radio Afrique in collaboration with Mr. Bongo Records (UK) is excited to host the Los Angeles debut of Tropicália: A documentary film by Marcelo Machado. Tropicália tells the story of the rich artistic and cultural movement born in the late 1960s in Brazil. From a collective of like-minded souls, ‘tropicália’ used music, poetry, theatre, and […]

(Tue) 09/16: LA LUZ DEL MUNDO, guest DJ set

LA LUZ DEL MUNDO is a special music residency taking place on Tuesday nights in September. Featuring a lovingly handpicked selection of our favorite musical light sources in LA. Hosted by Sasha + Te’Amir *** SEPT 9: Tutu Sweeney & The Brothers Band https://soundcloud.com/tutusweeney Yonas Michael https://soundcloud.com/yonasmichael Te’Amir http://teamirs.bandcamp.com/ DJ: Monalisa (Umoja Hi-Fi Soundsystem) _______________________________________________ […]

(Sun) 08.24: VIBING TIME w/ Rani de Leon Upstairs at Ace Hotel

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. This time around, international sound explorer Rani de Leon shares his […]

(Tue) 08/12: RADIO AFRIQUE w/ CARLOS NIÑO

radio afrique is a sublime monthly gathering celebrating the diversity and richness of music found in the various regions of Africa. desert blues, angola soul, ethio jazz, and nigerian disco are some of the genres we amplify on this special night. dial in. TUESDAY, August 12 special guest: CARLOS NIÑO DJ’s: RANI D & SON ZOO FREE / 10pm-2am Hyperion Tavern […]

(Fri) 08/01: FROM BRASILIAN TO DISCO

End up with us on this special Friday for a one-night affair where we make you move and play anything and everything… FROM BRASILIAN TO DISCO Friday, August 1 DJ: RANI D (Soul in the Park, Radio Afrique, Circle Up, dublab) FREE […]

(Sun) 06/15: RADIO AFRIQUE, Backyard Sunday

hello friends, we’re celebrating the start of summer with a special late afternoon hang at a unique outdoor space in Highland Park. join us to hear warm sounds from the four corners of the Continent as the sun sets… episode #4: SUNDAY, June 15th DJ’s: RANI D & SON ZOO Food provided by: Wo’se’s Vegan […]

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Live mix by RANI D @ ETHIO CALI Cassette Release Party

RADIO AFRIQUE was graciously invited to share tunes between live sets for the ETHIO CALI Cassette Release party. This live DJ set was recorded on April 5th, 2014 at the Blue Whale in Los Angeles. RANI D warms up this special night with an hour of Ethio-inspired sounds from the Continent.

(Thu) 06/12: Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park w/ Angel City All Stars Brass Band + Zoom B, DJ Set.

Thursday, June 12 2014 dublab presents…SOUND SHARE LA Summer 2014 Concert Series at Levitt Pavilion 7:30-8pm = dublab DJ Rani de Leon 8-8:45pm = Zoom B 9-9:45pm = Angel City All Stars Brass Band Free / All Ages levittla.org/ dublab.com 07:30 PM – […]

(Sun) 6/22: Family Dance Jam at Skirball Cultural Center, guest DJ.

Sunday, June 22, 2014 Skirball Cultural Center Sessions one: 12:00 p.m. Session two: 2:00 p.m. We are back at the beautiful Skirball amphitheater in June! Join Ilaan, Shoji, Carol, Liz and DJ Rani De Leon for some new moves, goovey sounds and dynamic family togetherness. There are many family friendly exhibits to see, including Noah’s Ark at […]

(Wed) 04/23: SOUL IN THE PARK x 11 Years of TRUTHSEEKERS RADIO

We’re excited to return to home base for a one time affair to celebrate a pillar in independent Los Angeles radio and 11 years of dedication and quality programming… Join us for a special evening of audio bliss and mind expansion as we celebrate our unf*ckwitable friends of the airwaves – TruthSeekers Radio 90.7 KPFK. […]

(Sat) 05/03: UNION STATION 75th ANNIVERSARY, Official Emcee and DJ!

Very honored and excited to be emceeing and playing music between live sets at the Union Station 75th Anniversary! Historic Union Station has been serving Southern California for 75 years. Join Metro, in partnership with National Train Day, Amtrak and Metrolink as we commemorate this iconic station’s 75th birthday and commemorate all things rail on […]

(Sat) 04/05: Ethio Cali Cassette Release Party, Radio Afrique guest DJ set.

ETHIO CALI is putting out some live sounds on tape. come celebrate with us at the Blue Whale on Saturday, April 5 as we perform two sets of new music. + dj sets by radio afrique (RANI D & SON ZOO) $5 cassettes available on this night only. we hope to see you there! _________________________________________________ […]