Salah Ananse, Consultant

 

With over 20 years as a producer and DJ, Salah Ananse’s talent as a DJ has put him on bills with notable DJ's such as Vikter Duplaix, DJ Kemit (Kemeticjust), Rich Medina, DJ Spinna, ?uestlove and Kai Alce. He has also held opening DJ spots for artists such as Jay-Z, Dave Chappelle, India Arie, Joi, Res, Fertile Ground, Dwele, Les Nubians, Musiq, The Roots, Donnie and Raphael Saadiq. Not only does Ananse rock crowds for some of the Southeast’s most popular party series such as One Music Fest, House In The Park and his own Afrique Electrique, he travels the world bringing his unique mix of soul, house afrobeat & hip hop. He's held a recurring stints in Brazil and Mexico and performed in Ethiopia, Argentina, England and more.

Over his career Salah Ananse has expanded his brand to include his own signature events. His Afrique Electrique party, which started in 2009 has become one of the most popular events for soulful/afro house at Miami’s WMC. His LOVESEXY party, which is dedicated to the work of Prince expanded to Chicago in 2015. He recently joined forces with former collaborator DJ Kemit to do The Late Night Ritual party series in Atlanta. In 2011, he also joined forces with the other 3 DJs from House In The Park Atlanta (Kemit, Kai Alce & Ramon Rawsoul) to create & produce The Atlanta Weekender. The Atlanta Weekender/ATLWKNDR is a 5 day music festival centered in Atlanta’s Old 4th Ward/Edgewood Club District. DJs & fans from around the world flock to Atlanta to celebrate underground soul, soulful house & afro house. The festival culminates with House In The Park at Grant Park.