DJ Jigüe
2016 In Focus: THUMP's 40 Best Electronic Music Photos of the Year
Our favourite images of the people, scenes, and events that made a lasting impact.
Stream DJ Jigüe’s Sacred-Drum-Filled “Dengele (Makuta Club)” Featuring ALVA
The hip-winding track merited its own sub-genre.
Meet DJ Jigüe, Cuba’s Answer to J Dilla
The producer helped bring hip-hop to the island—now he's ready to introduce his electrified Afro-Cuban rhythms to the world.
Here’s How Cuba’s First DJs Turned Economic Turmoil Into an Underground House and Techno Movement
In the economically devastated early 90s, DJs like Djoy de Cuba, Wichy de Vedado, and DJ Jigue, found catharsis in a new community of parties, clubs, and sounds.
Meet the Electroacoustic Pioneers Who Inspired Cuba's Dance Music Scene
Decades later, their work inspired a younger generation of DJs who helped push the island's burgeoning dance music community.
How do Cubans Make Electronic Music Without Reliable Internet?
The cost and inconvenience of getting online in Cuba is forcing its small but bustling dance music community to seek out creative ways to make beats.
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