Based in Brussels, Zouzibabe is a DJ and music programmer whose musical universe connects house, disco, funk and R&B. Drawn to warm grooves, rich basslines and soulful vocals, she explores both the sounds and the stories that shape dance music. Formerly Head of Booking and Programming at Paradise City Festival and currently involved with Fifty Lab, she brings a perspective shaped by years of discovering artists and connecting musical communities.

In her workshop, Chicago House: History, Culture & DJing, Zouzibabe combines an introduction to the genre’s cultural roots with hands-on DJ practice. Participants will discover the clubs, communities and pioneering figures who shaped Chicago house, from Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy to Celeste Alexander and First Lady.

Alongside this musical exploration, participants will learn the foundations of DJing, including equipment, beatmatching, phrasing, mixing techniques and track selection. Through time behind the decks, they will develop their listening skills, build confidence and begin shaping their own approach to mixing and creating a coherent set.