OKRA Night × Nest : Fall Club Collaboration
OKRA lands at Nest Basel on October 23rd for a focused night of forward-thinking club sounds and raw dancefloor energy. Driven by community and heavy-hitting selections, this edition brings together local support with core forces from the Okra ecosystem. Basel’s own Jaby sets the pace, alongside immersive, high-velocity sets from FONCÉ, HAUSVRAU, and KA-RABA - spanning global club, heavy bass, percussive rhythms, and high-BPM dynamics. JABY is a Basel-based DJ and sound artist who is well-versed in the broad spectrum of Afrocentric music genres. From gqom beats and amapiano to singeli from Dar es Salaam, as well as Afro-Caribbean sounds like shatta and bouyon, she plays a selection of her favorite bass-heavy, groovy beats of African origin. JABY has already performed at various venues throughout Switzerland and can be heard on radio shows such as Radio LoRa. KA-RABA is a Swiss-based DJ, curator, and community organizer, as well as the visionary founder of OKRA Collective. Known for her hypnotic, bass-driven soundscapes, KA-RABA creates immersive club experiences where Afrofuturism collides with cutting-edge electronic music. Her artistry transcends genres, guiding audiences through transformative sonic journeys that are both challenging and deeply enchanting. FONCÉ is a multidimensional poet and cultural worker based in Zurich. At the core of their practices are poetic storytelling and re/dis_membering through expansive listening. FONCÉ's creative expressions mirror their processes of un_becoming by weaving together different artistic mediums such as writing, sound production, DJing and curating. They are curious about collectively re_writing and re_assembling embodied narratives, while drawing knowledge from lived experiences. HAUSVRAU is a very needed breath of fresh air to the current concept of electronic music. Having started through their own event FAGDOM (Zürich, 2019-2023), they grew within and beyond the bubble of queer events and have gained national and international success having played in most Swiss big clubs and festivals. Regarding the music , be sure that a Brazilian funk beat and the kuntiness of a Ballroom track will always be present in her sets, alongside much house and latin electronic music. This blend builds groovy high energy sets that make the dance floor a space of joy, community and a cardio workout. before midnight: 10.- after midnight: 15.-