Joaquin “Joe” Claussell, born in Brooklyn to a Puerto Rican family, developed a deep connection with music from a young age. Raised in a musical environment, Joe became a respected DJ in the 80s, exploring various musical genres. In 1990, he launched “Awade,” which became an underground classic. In 1996 he founded Spiritual Life Music and Ibadan Records, contributing to the success of artists such as Ten City and Jephté Guillaume. His style combines African, Brazilian and Latin rhythms with disco, jazz, house and electronic music. He has played with world-renowned artists, including Mino Cinelu and Bugge Wesseltoft, and is known for remixes of tracks by artists such as Nina Simone. Joe is also involved in visual art, participating in the “TREMBLING sensing space” project. His unique philosophy and profound rhythms make his performances rare and coveted.

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Joaquin “Joe” Claussell, born in Brooklyn to a Puerto Rican family, developed a deep connection with music from a young age. Raised in a musical environment, Joe became a respected DJ in the 80s, exploring various musical genres. In 1990, he launched “Awade,” which became an underground classic. In 1996 he founded Spiritual Life Music and Ibadan Records, contributing to the success of artists such as Ten City and Jephté Guillaume. His style combines African, Brazilian and Latin rhythms with disco, jazz, house and electronic music. He has played with world-renowned artists, including Mino Cinelu and Bugge Wesseltoft, and is known for remixes of tracks by artists such as Nina Simone. Joe is also involved in visual art, participating in the “TREMBLING sensing space” project. His unique philosophy and profound rhythms make his performances rare and coveted.

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