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Born in Buenos Aires to Cape Verdean families, Rumi’s musical identity reflects a lifelong dialogue between his roots and the dancefloor — where the jazz, Brazilian, and Afro-Latin sounds that shaped his upbringing meet with his deep love and commitment to house, disco, and techno. What started as a hobby in 2005, took a serious turn upon his move to Vienna in 2016. Since then, he has become a driving force in the city’s underground scene. He is one of the founding members of A party called Jack, an event series and collective celebrating house music and its origins in funk, soul, and disco. Rumi later also launched GAZE, a platform amplifying the “queer gaze” on electronic music, visual arts, and performance — now a cornerstone of Vienna’s LGBTQI+ community.

Rumi’s dynamic approach behind the decks (mixing both vinyl and digital) has led to appearances at internationally acclaimed institutions such as CLUB RAUM in Amsterdam, Panorama Bar in Berlin, and celebrated queer events including IsBurning, Horse Meat Disco Berlin, Gayhaze and Multisex. Rumi’s versatility also becomes apparent in the multiple B2B sessions he has held with many reknown local DJs, as well as with international artists like Carlos Valdes and Eris Drew.

While he is currently working on his first release, Rumi’s musical identity can be found in online mixes for platforms such as Permanent Vacation, IsBurning, Refuge Worldwide, Kiosk Radio, and Vienna’s RES Radio – each a testament to his ongoing exploration of sound: from abstract ambient soundscapes and soulful rhythms to high-octane dance floor energy.

Photographer: @luchiamrtnl