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Driven by passion, talent, an exquisite sense of style and an out-of-the-box approach towards both life and music, which in a full circle become one for artists like our stars here, ARKADYAN are a Live Organic House music trio delivering performances that have gained an international popularity, stemming out of their beloved Dubai base.
From DXB to Ibiza and beyond, ARKADYAN Voyage spread its sonic vibration to reach thousands in a span of a couple of years. This is the story of Arkadyan, a group of musicians whose music is supported by giants like Black Coffee, Bedouin, Keinemusik, Bob Sinclair & Blond-ish...to name a few.
We had the absolutely exhilarating pleasure of having an in-depth conversation with Benjy, Marina & Gabriel, the trio-masterminds behind ARKADYAN and their series event "ARKADYAN Voyage". Aside from being genuinely interesting individuals and collective, we urge you to book Sunday, November 3rd quite fast at Surf Club Dubai as they relaunch their residency there this weekend, because you do not want to miss out on this experience. This monthly event is one of the most-anticipated high-energy live performances in Dubai. & you're about to know why, in case you don't.
Coming off of a very successful summer residency in Ibiza, Dubai-based ARKADYAN return home with massive excitement and inspiration as they have new material, outfits and dynamic mapped out for the new season of ARKADYAN Voyage launching this Sunday at Surf Club, West Palm Beach. With Marina meticulously taking over the decks, this beautiful lady's smile and charm are contagious and rumors have it you're going to be front and center to take in her dancing radiance, while Benjy pulls out his percussive wizardry and makes sure we're dancing till no one's standing and Gabriel sways us with the melodies of his trumpet, adding this whole different dimension reminiscent of the striking groove of the notorious Jazz genre - this voyage promises to be a transcendance on the shores where you will be immersed in the music leaving behind everything else.
Joined by the international DJ & music producer Eva Voytko from Armenia and global sensation DJ Da Mike from Greece, we are in for a ride of seamlessly blended Organic House, Afro, Melodic House & Techno. Did you know? The first ARKADYAN Voyage event ever garnered around 15 people in October 2022 and now, 2 years later it gathers over a thousand people under its skies.
The prominently-rising DJ & music producer Alex Lowen is coming in on support duties.
Wanna have a taste of the flavors we're about to savor in a few days? Let's have a look here:
Surf Club Dubai is the genesis venue of Arkadyan, where it all began and where all the magic was brewed leaving party-goers under a spell that kept them wanting more - so what's better than going back to the roots for the first edition of ARKADYAN Voyage Dubai's new season?
These three musicians have travelled the world in an exploration of all types of tribal, ancestral and modern instruments – from this discovery this band was born. Producing under the labels Africanism, Scorpios Music & Sol Selectas, they have created masterpieces that would soon transform into remixes made by some of the OGs in the industry. Tracks like "Leleley" produced by Bob Sinclair & Arkadyan have become fast-streamed favorites on worldwide playlists.
This summer of 2024, Arkadyan had a trip to Tomorrow Land Belgium, to perform on the Melodía stage, in their words they felt like "kids at Disneyland".
One of the most admirable things we've loved about this band is that one of their ultimate goals is to set an example to aspiring musicians and to be a reference in the ever-challenging and extremely competitive music industry.
It's about living in the moment, knowing when to stop, to breathe, to take a step back and then to move forward. To own up to your mistakes and learn from them but also not to let any mistake or mishap be of a negative effect on the process but rather a learning step that pushes you forward. It's about remaining authentic and original in a world that imitates and recreates.
Last but most definitely not least, we had to know who's styling these guys! Have you seen those matching patterns and fits? It's none other than the French Dandy known for his "French tradition, Moroccan essence. Crafted for timeless luxury" clothing brand.
Known to be a mysterious face, this stellar fashion designer has envisioned one too many beautiful outfits for ARKADYAN and we cannot wait to see what's new this upcoming season!
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