Gabrielle Kwarteng

Groovy, percussive sets bridging Black American dance and global club sounds.

Born in New York City and currently based in Berlin, Gabrielle Kwarteng is a curator and DJ whose sets bridge the history of Black American dance music with contemporary global club sounds. Her approach draws from a deep knowledge of house, techno, and disco, often incorporating percussive elements, acid lines, and broken beats to create fluid, narrative-driven journeys. She has established herself as a fixture in international club circuits, holding residencies at venues like BASEMENT in New York and performing regularly at Panorama Bar in Berlin. Her career has seen her play major stages including Dekmantel Festival and Fabric, while her radio work on NTS and The Lot has earned critical acclaim for its eclectic scope. Kwarteng stands out for her ability to balance archival reverence with a forward-looking perspective, consistently matching the energy of diverse dancefloors through intuitive, high-energy selection.