Liberdade: Koichi Sakai & D.Vyzor

D.VYZOR:

D.Vyzor is Brazilian DJ from Sao Paulo based in London.

From DJing supporting artists like Sergio Mendes, Joao Donato, Marcos Valle, Ed Motta, Djavan, Criolo, Nação Zumbi, Maria Rita, Mulatu Astatke, Os Mutantes (just to mention few) and sharing the decks alongside The Reflex, Floating Points, Four Tet, Gilles Peterson, DJ Marky and many others. DJ D.Vyzor always creates a great atmosphere all over. Turntables Operator in full effect.

KOICHI SAKAI:

Tokyo born DJ, producer and musician who is widely recognized for his highly developed, unique style which reflects the varied influences that have continuously informed his creativity and career. His musical style is Jazzy and percussive; playing a distinctive and smooth mix of Soul, Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Latin and Afrobeat.

Sakai was the resident DJ for Afrobeat Vibration for 10 years with the former Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80 keyboardist Dele Sosimi since 2008, and the Saluting the Black President, the annual celebration of the legacy of Fela Kuti curated by the former Fela’s manager Rikki Stein since 2013. Also, Sakai had a project called Afrobuddha with his fellow DJ/Producer Kay Suzuki. They have released two 12” vinyl singles and broadcasted a number of shows on NTS radio, and had an appearance on Boiler Room.

Sakai has released his solo album “Wono” featuring the Ghanaian percussionist and singer Afla Sackey in March 2020. The album is available on vinyl as well as the digital store.