On September 5, DJ and producer alys(alys)alys will perform at a free-entry, open-air event at the Kalnciema Quarter (35 Kalnciema street) in Riga, Latvia. The event is organized in collaboration with Skaņu Mežs festival and the SHAPE+ platform for innovative music and interdisciplinary art, co-funded by the European Union, Pro Helvetia and Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia. The event starts at 19:00.
Brazil-born, Berlin-based alys(alys)alys explores the (un)common ground between experimental, club, and soundcloud music; crafting a dynamic approach to her own productions and eclectic DJ sets. Since 2018, she has performed in venues and parties such as Berlin Atonal, CTM Festival, Venice Biennale, Herrensauna, as well as in some of the notorious Brazilian parties such as Mamba Negra.
alys is also a resident of DRY, a Berlin-based music collective intended to connect and foster exchanges between queer, bipoc, and boundary-pushing individuals. In the meantime, she has been working as the producer of singer songwriter Monstera Black, this year their first EP “Awkward Attraction” came out through the Berlin label Voitax. In 2023 she released the second volume of her genre-blurring compilation ‘booty&legs’ featuring club-ready music that sits at the intersection of experimental club music and pop.
alys(alys)alys is an artist of the SHAPE+ platform for innovative music and interdisciplinary art, co-funded by the European Union and Pro Helvetia.
Kalnciema Quarter is a bright and lively spot in Riga, on the left bank of the Daugava River, in the green and colourful area of Pārdaugava. It regularly hosts events for families and children, art exhibitions, plays, open-air concerts, and educational events. Kalnciema Quarter is particularly famous for its weekly market – ever since 2008, on Saturdays, local farmers and artisans have been bringing their versatile produce to Kalnciema Quarter. Market is on Saturdays year round.
Skaņu Mežs is a festival for adventurous (innovative, experimental, avant-garde, etc.) music. It happens in Riga, Latvia since 2003. Its 2024 edition will happen on 4-5 October with such guests as iconic electronic music duo Autechre, abstract hip-hop group Armand Hammer, experimental metal group The Body and many others.
