NICKODEMUS
Tropic Stage
Nickodemus, a New York-born DJ and producer, is a true alchemist of global music. Since the 1990s, he has blended sounds from around the world—Latin, African, Eastern, funk, house, and hip-hop—creating vibrant sets that are a journey through cultures and emotions. Founder of the iconic Turntables on the Hudson parties and the soul of the Wonderwheel Recordings label, his music is a celebration of diversity and connection. His latest album, Soul & Science (2023), explores this blend of organic and electronic, soul and technology, just like spring: an explosion of life, color, and new beginnings. A master of global fusion.
At Tropicalia, their energy fits perfectly with the audience, with beats that bloom like flowers and make bodies and spirits flourish.
GROOVED
Club Stage
Grooved is a pure love for music in all its forms. Since he was a teenager, he began tinkering with mixes on his high school radio, and ever since, he hasn't stopped searching, searching, and connecting sounds. His musical journey began in territories such as R&B, hip hop, soul, and jazz, eventually leading, over time and with much listening, to the richest and most diverse electronic music. It was in Manchester where this evolution took shape, immersing himself in the sound of the city and shaping his style: a versatile house inspired by disco, funk, acid, breakbeat, and minimalism, ranging from dark and hypnotic atmospheres to vibrant grooves that energize the body and soul. On May 24th, we'll see him at Tropicalia, pure soul and swing on the CLUB STAGE.
CANNIBAL
Carnival Stage
DJ Cannibal embodies the savory, streetwise sound of Tropicalia. A native of Gran Canaria, he's been spinning the decks for over 15 years since launching his musical career in 2007. His essence is born from encounters: playing with bands, recording, rehearsing, and sharing music have always been his creative drivers. But if there's one thing that defines him, it's the art of scratching, that raw and precise technique that turns vinyl into a living instrument, generating effects and melodies that transport us to imaginary jungles, full of rhythm and mystery. His is a driving rhythm, a blend of island roots and tropical flavor that turns any set into a sonic ritual where the body moves on its own. Get your outfit ready, because with Cannibal, the vinyl is a machete and the dance floor, pure dancing.
KUBACANASHE
Tropic Stage
Kubacanashe is the result of a delicious fusion: the island of Cuba, the Canary Islands, and Ashé, that ancestral energy that balances everything. The duo is made up of DJ Javier Freniche, born in Gran Canaria, and the talented Cuban Lázaro Sandoval, a multi-instrumentalist who masters the saxophone, flute, percussion, and vocals. Together they create a sonic journey that masterfully blends genres such as chill out, jazz, disco, Afrobeat, salsa, house, and techno. Since meeting in 2016 at a magical event at Barco Timanfaya, they have not stopped playing, mixing, and evolving. With a luxurious career behind them, from the conservatory in Cuba to stages in Sweden, Galicia, and all over the Canary Islands, Lázaro has shared the bill with legends and renowned bands, while Javier has made half the archipelago dance by DJing in hotels, festivals, and a wide variety of events. Together they form an unstoppable combo, with a live performance full of soul, groove, and tropical flavor, perfect for springtime.
MONTERREINA B2B FRANKY FRANK
Club Stage
From the Caldera de Taburiente to the blooming dance floor of Tropicalia come Monterreina & Franky Frank, two friends with a vinyl-fueled soul and restless feet. They met while giving their all on the dance floor and now make others give their all too. Their connection is pure La Palma joy: what the party brought together, it doesn't separate or wash away. Their sets feature tropical gems, danceable rarities, and rhythms ranging from Latin to boogaloo, from funk to disco, with Brazilian touches and warrior drums that invoke a collective shake. When the drum roll is double, it sounds better, and when these two come together, the heat rises and everything blooms.
YERAFLAVOR
Carnival Stage
From the heart of Toscal, Tenerife, YeraFlavor, a true guardian of the groove with over 20 years of experience behind the decks, arrives at Tropicalia. His style is an ode to black music in all its forms: funk, disco, soul, jazz, hip hop, R&B, neo soul, new jack, salsa, reggae, and house, all woven together with polished technique and exquisite selection that turns each session into an irresistible sonic journey. A lover of vinyl, scratching, and the art of diggin', he has gotten half the country dancing and has shared the bill with the best of the scene at venues like Marula, Curtis, Junco, and festivals like Arrecife en Vivo. The official DJ of the legendary Canarian group Soul Sanet and creator of events like This Is How We Do It and La Noche de Todos los Tiempos, he comes to our blooming dance floor to give us a session with soul, swing, and plenty of island flavor. Get dressed up, because Yera is all about flow, elegance, and fire.
THE PIRI EXPIRIENCE
Club Stage
Originally from Lanzarote and with a long career built on Tenerife, Piri has been a fixture at Tropicalia since the beginning. He's a passionate vinyl collector and a true music selector. More than a DJ, he's a lover of music in all its forms: from concerts and bands to sessions, festivals, and themed events. His approach stands out for the freshness and diversity of his sets, with a clear focus on sound reinforcement and warm-ups at festivals, cultural events, and outdoor parties. Always focused on creating atmospheres with their own identity, Piri is committed to reclaiming public spaces, respecting the environment, and spreading good vibes through music. That's why he's a key and resident member of Tropicalia's lineup.
EL MUSICARIO
Carnival Stage
Sergiolo El Musicario™ is a DJ with a deep passion for music, forged since childhood under influences as diverse as ska, classic rock, merengue, and the underground sound of the legendary JARCO. In his youth, artists such as Cypress Hill and El Real El Canario marked his path, and later, his time in Offenbach (Germany) and the Robert Johnson club scene, along with the inspiration of DJ Antal, expanded his musical universe to include African rhythms and new fusions. In addition to DJing, he has promoted events in the Canary Islands, collaborating with renowned artists such as Francesco del Garda. Currently, his musical focus is on Latin rhythms, with salsa and the La Fania All Stars as major references in his sessions.
DYAMISE
Tropic Stage
From Barcelona and currently residing in the Canary Islands, Dyamise brings the energy and rhythm to get the whole crew dancing until the end. His sessions are characterized by a powerful mix of tropical genres and rhythms, creating unique and vibrant sets that stand out for their freshness and personality. His approach is a truly explosive fusion that will leave no one indifferent, perfect for those seeking a unique and flavorful musical experience.
CARLOS CHÁVEZ
Tropic Stage
A well-established figure in the Canary Islands' electronic music scene, Carlos Chávez has spent over a decade exploring and fusing sounds that straddle Afro house, deep house, and organic music. His style is characterized by a sophisticated blend of tribal rhythms, deep textures, and organic melodies that invite maximum debauchery. A resident at the prestigious Papagayo Beach Club in Tenerife, he has perfected his ability to create hypnotic atmospheres, especially in natural settings such as ocean sunsets.
Influenced by African roots and the most sensorial and minimalist electronics, each of Carlos's sets is an introspective and emotional experience, where grooves intertwine with deep percussion and enveloping bass lines. His ability to read the audience and modulate the energy positions him as a true master of sonic storytelling on the dance floor.
Throughout his career, he has shared the stage with international icons such as Louie Vega, Kerri Chandler, Dennis Cruz, Franky Rizardo, DJ Chus, Camelphat, Stefano Noferini, and Nic Fanciulli, among others. In 2020, he launched his most personal project: Soleá, a creative platform that represents his musical vision and will soon give rise to a series.
ADRIÁN DENNIZ
Carnival Stage
Born in Tenerife, Adrián Denniz has established himself as a versatile DJ with a strong connection to the Tropicalia audience. Passionate about music from a young age, he stands out for his ability to move easily between genres, creating dynamic, energetic, and fresh sets that guarantee a vibrant experience on the dance floor.
With over a decade of experience under his belt, he's already a regular at the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival and has toured numerous venues across the archipelago. His career includes a four-year residency at Tao Tenerife, where he shared the stage with artists such as Feid, Noriel, and Brytiago. He's currently a resident DJ every Friday at Papagayo Tenerife, headlining the "La Loka" party, where he's accompanied names such as Justin Quiles, Cazzu, Rauw Alejandro, Lenny Tavárez, and Maldy, among others.
His influence has crossed borders, taking his music to various cities in Spain, including Madrid, Galicia, and Andalusia, and also internationally, with performances in Naples and London, most notably his participation in the I LOVE REGGAETON event at the iconic Electric Brixton venue. With overwhelming energy and a fresh, diverse approach, Adrián Denniz continues to expand his presence in the urban and tropical scenes of the country.
TIO LULO
Club Stage
Tio Lulo embodies the spirit of timeless clubbing: sweaty disco, cosmic synthesizers, and an unstoppable groove guided by an imaginary infinite mirror ball. His musical selection has that certain something that seduces without asking permission, as if it's always belonged in the booth. Between sessions at iconic clubs and an EP on the way, his sound moves with ease at that exact point where retro transforms into future. With a strong identity and a clear vision, Tio Lulo turns each set into a vibrant journey full of energy and futuristic nostalgia that will be concocted at the CLUB STAGE on May 24th at the Parque Marítimo in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.