Arena presents: Irena + jo.ke + QUANTIC

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From focused solo productions and intimate collaborations to expansive ensemble projects, his reputation is forged on how he engages with local scenes and cultures around the world.

As a lifelong musical explorer, Holland has dug for records, jammed with artists and developed projects on every continent while developing his own soul-charged sound.

Across his 20-years-deep discography it might be honey-coated synths or the natural lilt of live instrumentation that catch your ear, maybe even the arresting performance of a vocalist, but whatever the style on any given record, the Quantic stamp stands for soul-enriching sounds.

He’s presented unheard wonders from Ethiopia and diligently compiled the extensively researched The Original Sound Of Cumbia. Whether working to collaborate and tour the world with soul legend Spanky Wilson or coordinating Ondatrópica with Colombia’s Mario Galeano and up to 40 musicians, Holland’s approach to every project is one of total immersion and commitment.

Irena
Irena is a creative director and multi-disciplinary artist working for some of the key culture leaders in Mexico. She is currently DJ resident of Departamento Studio Bar in MX City.

Born in South Africa, to Yugoslavian parents, Irena was raised around the world following her family´s nomadic footsteps. She has been a resident of clubs like Papaya Playa Project in Tulum and is currently resident of Departamento in CDMX and part of the creative team at Departamento & Tonal.

She is currently producing music, and some of her favorite gigs have been Fusion Festival, Garbicz, Mezcal Amores, La Calor, Papaya Playa Project, Funk Club, Casa Jaguar, Piknik, Good Room NYC, Sunday Sunday.

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