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DJ ​KAMALA has professionally provided sounds for approaching two decades, with experience
playing to many of New York’s best venues, diverse audiences, underground parties and special
events. For 2 + years, Kamala served as resident DJ at the exclusive, Top Of The Standard
(famously known as The Boom Boom Room). Kamala is currently regularly featured at the
prestigious National Arts Club, as well as Luxe sky bar/lounges, Jimmy at the James Hotel and
Skylark Lounge. Aside from nightlife, Kamala frequently DJs, produces, mixes and curates music for
a variety of private events and various commercial ventures.
As daughter of legendary Jazz Musician, Carter Jefferson who toured with the likes of Little Richard,
Jimi Hendrix, Art Blakey, Mongo Santamaria, Woody Shaw and Fort Apache Band, Kamala was
endowed with a rich and prolific musical origin. A 4th generation Chelsea­Manhattan native of African
American, Puerto­Rican and Cuban roots, Kamala’s multi­cultural upbringing provided an early
introduction to Downtown culture and led her into New York’s vibrant nightlife community which laid
the foundation for her musical expertise and flavorful edge. Specializing in music spanning 60’s, 70’s,
80’s, 90s to present and many genres, most notably Soulful House music, Indie Dance, Disco & Soul,
classic Hip Hop, Global Lounge, Jazz & more, Kamala masterfully mixes and weaves her sets
together with passion and grace. Conjuring moods that speak to her musical journey.
Kamala has shared the bill and played events with some of the most notable and Legendary DJs and
Producers in the business including: Louie Vega, Jellybean Benitez, QTIP, Todd Terry, Questlove,
Jojo Flores, Timmy Regisford, Quentin Harris, Sting International, Merlin Bobb, DJ Spinna, Rich
Medina, Richard Vasquez, Ron Trent , Ruben Toro, Tony Touch, Stretch Armstrong & More.
Inquiries: ​Kamalamuse@gmail.com

2. Notable Mentions
● SUMMER 2015 ­ Featured DJ abroad​ Chiltern Firehouse by Andre Balaz (London),
Michelberger Hotel (Berlin), Hotel Esvive & Coolture Cafe (Ibiza).
● PORCELANOSA OPENING & MADISON SQUARE PARK CONSERVANCY GALA
Hosted by Meredith Viera, Richard Gere & Sarah Jessica Parker, et al.
DJ’d VIP event & curated music for Porcelanosa Showroom, NYC/Fall 2015
● AUSTRALIA WOOLMARK, DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD EVENT
DJ’d event at Milk Studios during Mens Fashion week. NYC/Fall 2015
● GMHC ANNUAL FASHION FORWARD EVENT ​at Metropolitan Pavillion
DJ’d and curated runway music for several cutting edge designers
● RUSSELL SIMMONS BENEFIT FOR SIERRA LEONE ​@ Simmons Residence
● PARADISE GARAGE REUNION​ @ PIER 17 South Street Seaport
DJ’d with Original Paradise Garage DJS, Joey Llanos & David Depino, et al.
● HAPPY HEARTS FOUNDATION GALA HONORING QUINCY JONES
DJ’d Gala Event featuring live Performances by John Forte & Jennifer Hudson
● JWT J WALTER THOMPSON
DJ’d multiple events as well as curated pre­recorded music for presentation sessions.
● HANDZONRADIO.COM
Live mix web broadcast (3 years) for Internet radio site specializing in Underground house music
Additional & Partial List: ​VENUES, CLIENTS and EVENTS
TOP OF THE STANDARD HUGO BOSS
JIMMY AT THE JAMES HOTEL DIESEL
CIELO GIORGIO ARMANI
OUTPUT ISSEY MIYAKE
NO 8 NATIONAL ARTS CLUB
SANTOS PARTY HOUSE PORSCHE
PACHA, NYC LANDROVER
SULLIVAN ROOM GIANT STEP
POISSON ROUGE SUNDAE SERMON
SOHO HOUSE PS1.ORG WARM UP SERIES
UP & DOWN WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE
SKYLARK CREATIVE INDUSTRIA
BATH TUB GIN AMEL LARRIEAUX CONCERT
RUBIN MUSEUM DANCE PARADE NYC
BROOKLYN ACADEMY MUSIC DANCETRACKS NYC
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART METROPOLITAN PAVILLION
ACE HOTEL WATER TAXI BEACH
SUBMERCER MILK STUDIO