Parotia

In a landscape dominated by harder electronic sounds, Parotia aims to create space for a soulful sound in the Utrecht night. Parotia, which refers to the courtship dance of the New Guinea bird of paradise of the same name, seeks to get people dancing together again with softer and warmer sounds. A step away from individualism and a leap towards each other. A colorful blend, featuring house, disco, Latin, Afro, and boogie among many others. Taking the helm for this edition are Katayoun and Edgar Ramiro.

Katayoun, aka Discourse, spins with a passion for her Iranian roots. Her project ‘Female Vocalists from Iran’ offers a unique mix of soothing melodies, traditional Persian avaz, and funky rhythms. As a music archivist and researcher, she highlights forgotten genres and hidden gems from Iranian music history, giving a boost to the Iranian music scene. Expect a set full of soulful Persian avaz, jazzy melodies, lively funk, Latin rhythms, and more from Iran and beyond.

At around 19, Edgar Ramiro began collecting vinyl from an inherited collection of records and books from his aunt in Curaçao. These hidden gems and influences from various music styles are reflected in his repertoire, which has added color to both major festivals and radio. Dekmantel Selectors, Lentekabinet, Wildeburg, and Paradiso have all enjoyed his colorful blends, and as a resident of Cornerstore and Echobox (The Houseplants Show AMS), he regularly provides an inspiring soundtrack for your day. Genre-less with a sense of the danceable, from disco to salsa and bubbling: Edgar Ramiro guarantees a unique musical experience, warm, energetic, and always surprising.