Clubnight Root Down Special

In the organizer's words:

Rainer Trüby feat. Aroop

The master of vinyl Rainer Trüby is back as a guest in the Badische Zeitung tent. This time with him: AROOP.

Aroop Roy is a producer, musician and label boss who straddles the line between electronic music and boundless organic sounds. From house, garage and techno to jazz, disco and global rhythms, he has gained worldwide recognition as a producer and DJ.

Aroop's eclectic productions have become a staple for DJs of all scenes and generations, and Gilles Peterson has called him "a brilliant producer who never fails". In recent years he has been a sought-after remixer, working for both underground and major labels.

Like his productions, his sets are full of personality and style and have earned him a reputation as a uniquely talented DJ. In 2023, Aroop's sets at venues and festivals such as Fabric, Printworks, Defected Croatia, Hi Ibiza, Lost Village and Gilles Peterson's Worldwide and We Out Here festivals have created wild scenes. Legendary UK and Ninja Tune artist Mr. Scruff calls Aroop an "incredible DJ" and "ridiculously skilled selector" and has invited him to play numerous B2B sessions.

An eclectic digger and tastemaker, he has recorded guest mixes for Gilles Peterson, Freerange Records, CO-OP, Jazz FM and BBC 6 Music's Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show and is a resident at Defected Broadcasting House.

Aroop's Vive La Musique label focuses on quality over quantity, with reissues and reworkings of rare eclectic sounds from around the world, from Caribbean zouk and Congolese rumba to French jazz fusion and South African soul. All releases have been acclaimed.