Edna Martinez

Edna Martinez

Rooted in the Colombian Caribbean’s sound system culture, Edna Martinez crafts expansive, powerful sonic journeys where African, Caribbean and Arab rhythms converge. Based in Berlin, the DJ, producer and curator bridges global club sounds and diasporic beats with a fluid, polyrhythmic style shaped by memory and joy. Hosting radio shows on NTS, Radio Alhara and Worldwide FM, she delves into questions of restitution through sonic practices and storytelling. Her collaborations include labels like Other People, Gallo, and Sofrito Records. She also leads long-running projects such as LatinArab and El Volcán. Her debut compilation, Picó Sound System Culture from the Colombian Caribbean, is released via Strut Records in 2025.

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