Lakuti

Soulful, uplifting house pioneer weaving jazz and disco.

Lakuti, born Lerato Khathi in Soweto, South Africa, is a Berlin-based DJ, producer, and label owner. Her musical foundation was shaped by her family's extensive collection of soul, funk, disco, and jazz, alongside the transformative sounds of early Chicago and Detroit house. As a Panorama Bar resident, she is renowned for her deep, soulful, and uplifting house selections, frequently weaving in jazz and disco influences. Khathi established Uzuri Recordings in 2007, an independent label and artist agency committed to fostering opportunities for Black artists, and co-curates the "Bring Down The Walls" event series with Tama Sumo. She has lent her vocals to tracks by artists such as Portable and Matias Aguayo, and contributed a co-remix for The Knife. Her enduring dedication to diverse sounds, community building, and political engagement solidifies her as an influential figure in electronic music.