After the success of Kilengi Dance Party's launch back in April, we're so excited to announce we're back for round 2 - and this time fundraising for the charity, Friends of Congo.

Kilengi is a brand new club night curated by DJ, bassist and producer Marla Kether! Each instalment will see some of the UK’s finest DJs bringing a fresh selection of afrodiasporic bass music from South America, the UK, Lisbon, the Caribbean and beyond.

FOR LOVERS OF: Dancehall - Garage - 140 - Afro House - Baile Funk - Dembow - Afrobeats - Kuduro - Global Bass

‘Kilengi’ means ‘Joy’ in Munukutuba, one of the languages native to Congo; it’s a Dance Party guarantee that a night shaking ass with us will leave you feeling euphoric, revitalised and a lil bit sweaty. All we ask for in exchange is that you be respectful of other party goers - we want this to be a safe space for everyone!

Money raised from ticket sales will go to Friends of Congo. https://friendsofthecongo.org/children/

Now without further ado, meet the DJs:

- MARLA KETHER (IG @marla_kether) -

Born in London to Congolese parents, Marla Kether is a bassist, producer and DJ. Since taking up DJing during lockdown in 2020 Marla has rapidly honed her craft. She’s been busy taking her high-energy sets around the world, securing bookings at Latitude Festival, Loves Saves The Day and supporting Loyle Carner on his US tour in addition to playing in the band. She has also contributed outstanding mixes for the likes of BBC Radio 6 Music, Crack Magazine, NTS and Selector Radio.

The different strands of Marla's musical career are almost as diverse as her excellent selections, which commonly feature a bass-led blend of kuduro, dembow, GQOM and Jersey club, as well as house and techno tunes from around the globe.

- GAROËSS (IG @garoess) -

GAROËSS, is a British-Namibian-Indian DJ and aspiring Producer who thrives on her passion for multi-genre music! Born and raised in Bradford, she found inspiration in her sister's R'n'B tunes, the energetic atmosphere of local Bashment clubs, the rawness of Grime, and the Niche and Bassline CDs that were sold in the school playground.

Embarking on her DJ journey in 2021, GAROËSS has since been infusing a dynamic array of Afro-diasporic beats into her sets, currently influenced by the growing landscape of percussive, African Diasporic sounds in the UK.

- LEENA (IG @leena.zhane) -

Bristol-born and classically trained, Leena is a multi-disciplinary DJ and producer known for their ability to traverse genres with effortless finesse. From pulsing techno to deep ambient vibes, through R&B and garage flavors, Leena’s sets are a masterclass in sonic storytelling. Known for their versatile and thoughtful tune selection, they effortlessly move between atmospheric soundscapes and dancefloor-driven beats, with an exquisite stage presence and a deep connection to Bristol’s cultural diversity.

- MYA THE THIRD (IG @myathethird) -

Mya The Third is an upcoming RnB/soul artist from Bristol who has recently found a love in the DJing side of the industry. She has a strong passion for music and especially loves Dancehall/Bashment, Amapiano and Afro beats! Drawing from her deep love for music and diverse influences, Mya brings a fresh and vibrant energy to her performances. With pulsating beats from dancehall/bashment, Amapiano, and Afro beats creates a dynamic and engaging experience for her audience. Expect nothing less than pure vibes!

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