Musiqa Baladi– “music of my land”, and everything I am.
‘Baladi’ conveys an emotional context; it is rooted in native
culture and belonging. Evoking nostalgia and connection alongside a
global selection of upbeat dance music. The cocktail of genres mixes
well with ‘baladi’, the place that melts everyone together and
brings us closer, while remaining our unique selves. ‘Baladi’
isn’t singular. From Ramallah, to Detroit, to Chicago to Artsakh,
expect global upbeat dance music with heavy influence on the places I
call home. DJ Nanoos is a Palestinian-Armenian DJ and cultural curator
based in Chicago, known for her genre-defying sound that blends global
club music, Arabi rhythms, and experimental electronic music. With
roots in the SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) diaspora, she
uses her platform to explore the intersections of music, identity, and
cultural resistance. Nanoos has carved out a space in the underground
music scene, where she not only delivers high-energy, immersive sets
but also engages in critical conversations about representation in
nightlife. Her sound pays homage to the rich traditions of the Levant
and North Africa, blending them with Ghetto Tech, Juke, Hip-Hop,
Jersey Club, UK Garage, Dancehall, and House. With every set and
production, Nanoos builds bridges between global genres while honoring
her roots and community.
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