Your Love at Panorama Bar with Cosmo Murphy

The Your Love first edition of the year at Panorama Bar with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and Suze Ijó marks an exciting return to the vibrant music scene at Panorama Bar in Berlin. Hosted by Lakuti and Tama Sumo, this event highlights an array of musical styles with contributions from featured guest DJs Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and Suze Ijó. An integral part of the event includes a pre-dance Q&A with Suze Ijó, where she discusses her diverse musical influences, which encompass dancehall, bubbling, R&B, Hip-Hop, and eclectic electronic music with Latin and Afro influences, adding depth to the evening’s programming.

Suze Ijó describes growing up in Rotterdam and characterizes it as a port city with many people passing through, which exposed her to music from everywhere. She says there used to be a very vibrant nightlife scene in Rotterdam and that she started going out and working in nightlife from a very young age.

She notes her Curaçao heritage, stating that her father still lives there and that she tries to visit every year to see him and to spend time in her place of heritage. She also links aspects of that heritage to her musical sensibilities.

She cites musical influences that include dancehall, bubbling, R&B, Hip-Hop and what she describes as ‘eclectic’ electronic music, defined in the interview as electronic music with Latin and Afro influences. She specifically mentions the sound of the clave, different types of Caribbean and Latin percussion, and the call-and-response style of music.

She previously worked in production and artist handling for a party called ‘360 Degrees’ led by Guido van Dieren. She mentions that she digs the work of Trinidadian Deep and notes a clear Caribbean influence in his music.

Suze Ijó expresses that growing up in Rotterdam significantly impacted her musical outlook, stating, “Rotterdam is a port city with lots of people passing through from all over the world, so I was influenced by music from everywhere growing up.”

She reminisces about the vibrant nightlife of her city, saying, “There used to be a very vibrant nightlife scene here and I started going out and working in nightlife from a very young age. I was hooked.”

Regarding her diverse musical influences, Ijó describes her style as “‘eclectic,’ which was basically electronic music with Latin and Afro influences.”

She emphasizes the impact of her heritage on her music by saying, “Musically, I think the island has definitely influenced me. I love the sound of the clave, the different types of percussion, and the call and response style of music.”

Ijó also discusses her admiration for other artists, saying, “I dig the work of Trinidadian Deep, for example. When I listen closely, it’s so clear to me what draws me to his sound. It is that strong Caribbean influence in his music.”

Suze Ijó highlights the talent of Black women DJs such as Jenifa Mayanja and Yvonne Turner, emphasizing that many talented DJs are being overlooked in the current music scene. She expresses her hopes that Yvonne Turner will have the opportunity to appear at the ‘Your Love’ event, showcasing her belief in Turner’s skills and potential presence at the event as a positive step forward. These statements underline the need to recognize and support competent Black women DJs in the industry as they have much to contribute and deserve greater visibility and opportunities.

Suze Ijó highlights Jenifa Mayanja and Yvonne Turner as talented Black DJs. She states, “For sure. There are so many talented DJs who are being overlooked by the scene.” She says, “The same goes for the legendary Yvonne Turner.” She expresses hope that Yvonne Turner will appear at the Your Love event, saying, “Hopefully I get to see her someday at Your Love.” These statements appear in the article as part of Suze Ijó’s remarks that Black women DJs deserve more opportunities.

The first edition of the event “Your Love” this year is set at Panorama Bar in Berlin. Lakuti and Tama Sumo are the hosts of the event, overseeing the lineup and facilitating the evening’s experience. Special guest DJs for this edition include Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and Suze Ijó, who are featured prominently in the programming. The association with “Your Love,” known for its vibrant music events, underlines the event’s emphasis on diverse and eclectic dance music. Panorama Bar, an iconic location in Berlin, provides the setting for this highly anticipated musical gathering.

Conclusion

The Your Love first edition of the year at Panorama Bar with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and Suze Ijó takes place at Panorama Bar in Berlin, is hosted by Lakuti and Tama Sumo, and features Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and Suze Ijó as guest DJs. The article includes a pre-dance Q&A with Suze Ijó, in which she describes growing up in Rotterdam, notes her Curaçao heritage, and cites musical influences including dancehall, bubbling, R&B, Hip-Hop and electronic music with Latin and Afro influences.

The article records statements that Jenifa Mayanja and Yvonne Turner are cited as talented Black DJs who deserve more opportunities and includes hope that Yvonne Turner will appear at Your Love. The article presents these elements as reflecting musical diversity and support for underrepresented DJs at this edition of Your Love.

Suze Ijó grew up in Rotterdam, which she describes as a port city where many people pass through, and she cites that early exposure to diverse populations influenced her musical outlook. She recalls a very vibrant nightlife scene in Rotterdam and says she began going out and working in nightlife from a young age, which contributed to her engagement with music culture.

Ijó notes her Curaçao heritage and states that her father still lives there; she tries to visit Curaçao every year to see him and to spend time in her place of heritage. She connects aspects of that heritage to her musical sensibilities.

Ijó lists musical influences that include dancehall, bubbling, R&B and Hip-Hop, as well as what she describes as “eclectic” electronic music characterized by Latin and Afro influences. She specifically mentions an affinity for the sound of the clave, different types of Caribbean and Latin percussion, and the call-and-response style of music.

In her professional background, Ijó worked in production and artist handling for a party called “360 Degrees” led by Guido van Dieren. These elements together form the factual outline of her early life and musical background as presented in the source.

Suze Ijó reflects on her musical influences by saying, “Rotterdam is a port city with lots of people passing through from all over the world, so I was influenced by music from everywhere growing up.”

She recalls the vibrant nightlife, stating, “There used to be a very vibrant nightlife scene here and I started going out and working in nightlife from a very young age. I was hooked.”

She describes her musical style as “‘eclectic,’ which was basically electronic music with Latin and Afro influences.” Discussing her heritage, Ijó mentions, “Musically, I think the island has definitely influenced me. I love the sound of the clave, the different types of percussion, and the call and response style of music.”

She also expresses admiration for other musicians, saying, “I dig the work of Trinidadian Deep, for example. When I listen closely, it’s so clear to me what draws me to his sound. It is that strong Caribbean influence in his music.”

These quotes present a pure conveyance of her diverse and culturally rich musical inspirations.

The Your Love first edition of the year at Panorama Bar with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and Suze Ijó takes place at Panorama Bar in Berlin. Lakuti and Tama Sumo are the hosts of the event. Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and Suze Ijó are listed as the featured guest DJs for this edition. The article includes a pre-dance Q&A with Suze Ijó.

The event is presented under the Your Love name. Panorama Bar in Berlin is identified as the venue for this first edition of the year. The hosts and featured guests are named in the source material for this edition of Your Love, specifying their roles in the event lineup.

This image captures the interior of Panorama Bar in Berlin, showcasing the DJ booth and dancefloor, highlighting the event branding for the Your Love first edition alongside hosts Lakuti and Tama Sumo with featured guest DJs Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and Suze Ijó.

Portraits of featured guest DJs Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and Suze Ijó paired with a cropped view of the Panorama Bar venue for the Your Love event.