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BIOGRAPHY
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BIOGRAPHY

Though he loves the peaks of a dance floor experience, Mendel’s favourite moments both in and outside of the booth are the gentle, the sensual, the sweet ones. He strives for the dance floor to be a place of safe expression, particularly for those whom society usually pushes to the sidelines. Less fist-pumping, more care, more footwork, more smooching. That’s not to say that his sets are low in energy. Mendel understands and builds energy into his sets like no other, creating hugely danceable journeys that often result in unforgettable moments of euphoria. From boat parties in Brazil, to his all-nighters at Djoon and Giant Steps, to his own community-based Ciranda events. When it all comes together Mendel’s sensitivity makes for ecstatic dance floor magic.

Born and raised in Amsterdam, Mendel bought his first record player from a Waterlooplein market stall at the tender age of 10. He played his first set at 15 in hip-hop temple Cafe De Duivel. In these formative years, Mendel immersed himself in studying the origins of hip-hop, broadening his musical horizon. He got a job at Waxwell Records and fell further in love with disco, boogie and house - the Black American sounds that have shaped him - as well as musical styles from even further afield. His sets nowadays reflect this broad spectrum of sounds; music that can be plucked from anywhere in the last fifty years, meticulously mixed for maximum emotion.

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

17/12/2023
Ciranda / Doka
Amsterdam, NL
08/12/2023
Djoon
Paris, FR
17/11/2023
Hot Buttered Soul / Love Inn
Bristol, UK
05/11/2023
Ciranda / Doka
Amsterdam, NL
04/11/2023
Alcazar
Rome, IT
27/10/2023
Maud Capsule / ARCI Club
Parma, IT
21/10/2023
Macadam
Nantes, FR
06/10/2023
Radio Radio / All Night
Amsterdam, NL
17/09/2023
Ciranda Outdoor
Amsterdam, NL
15/09/2023
Discotuin / De Pip
The Hague, NL
09/09/2023
Soulful Sessions Festival
Antwerp, BE
09/09/2023
Soulful Sessions Ampere
Antwerp, BE
31/08/2023
Heavy House
Sao Paulo, BR
25/08/2023
Tropicals / Madre
Rio De Janeiro, BR
12/08/2023
Heidegluehen
Berlin, DE
29/07/2023
Paradisco Festival
Knokke-Heist, BE
16/07/2023
Ciranda Outdoor
Amsterdam, NL
14/07/2023
Cubo
Varna, BG
02/07/2023
Logout
Salerno, IT
01/07/2023
Le Mazette
Paris, FR
29/06/2023
Audio Club
Geneva, CH
17/06/2023
Club Smederij
Tilburg, NL
16/06/2023
Radio Radio
Amsterdam, NL
10/06/2023
Festifest (b2b Kléo)
Amsterdam, NL
03/06/2023
HMTW
Curitiba, BR
02/06/2023
Ciranda São Paulo
São Paulo, BR
28/05/2023
Our Society / RSO
Berlin, DE
21/05/2023
Ciranda / Doka
Amsterdam, NL
05/05/2023
Cosmic Slop
Leeds, UK
30/04/2023
Planet Groove
Kortrijk, BE
29/04/2023
House of Nar
Utrecht, NL
27/04/2023
King's Day (b2b Kléo) / Lofi
Amsterdam, NL
26/04/2023
Paak
Nijmegen, NL
22/04/2023
Love Bar
Tbilisi, GE
09/04/2023
Ciranda / Doka
Amsterdam, NL
08/04/2023
La Mona / La Bellevilloise
Paris, FR
17/03/2023
Club Continental / Noordwaarts
Amsterdam, NL
11/03/2023
Kaiku
Helsinki, FR
04/03/2023
Modular / Astro Club
Pordenone, IT
25/02/2023
Frequence
Paris, FR
24/02/2023
Ordinaire / Studio Du Rhin
Strasbourg, FR
19/02/2023
Ciranda / Doka
Amsterdam, NL
10/02/2023
Bubble Jam
Nantes, FR
05/02/2023
Clubbing Forever / Paradiso
Amsterdam, NL
28/01/2023
Boogie
Brasilia, BR
21/01/2023
Domply
Rio De Janeiro, BR
14/01/2023
Ciranda / Barraco
Sao Paulo, BR
02/01/2023
Mareh Festival
Fortim, BR
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MUSIC
RELEASES

MIXES / LIVE SETS

RELEASES

CONTACT

Mailinglist

For the occasional mail (few times a year) about upcoming shows and new releases.

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