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Carlos Valdes
12+ albums
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(This Carlos Valdes should not be confused with Afrocuban conguero of the same name: Carlos 'Patato' Valdes.) Amsterdam clubbing these days wouldn’t be the same without the ongoing efforts of dj/producer/promoter/labelowner Carlos Valdes. Not only has he enriched the city’s nightlife with a series of refreshing initiatives, breaking new artists from abroad and pushing a young generation of local talent. He’s also managed to become one of Holland’s most respected and loved underground dj’s, setting dancefloors aflame across the Netherlands and abroad. The variety of influences marking his upbringing (Chilean parents, childhood in Holland) is still reflected in his dj-style: a hybrid of different genres, spanning from techno to thumping house. As Carlos is regularly playing most of Holland's leading festivals and venues, more and more people are starting to embrace his extraordinary blend of sexy grooves. And with recent appearances at some of Europe’s leading clubs (Panoramabar, Robert Johnson, Fellini, D Edge, Dama de Ferro, Planetarium), his first flirts in the studio (together with Julien Chaptal on Remote Area and , and the launch of his own label Studio Soulrock (together with Steffi) the future looks bright. Carlos has been playing an active role in nightlife from an early age. His company Soulrock (founded in 2000) has organised many parties in cities across the Netherlands, and hosted stages at some of the country's leading festivals. His Vreemd clubnights have been