Sounds of Bruno Bolla

Milano, Italia

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Dj Bruno Bolla began his story behind the console in the early 80s, emerging with a creative mix of Afro , Electro , funk , jazz , new wave and post punk . Later he pioneered the house and acid jazz scene of the 90s, immediately becoming a reference figure in Italian clubbing with historic residences such as Matmos, Kama Kama, Heads Up and Fitzcarraldo (for the house tip), Jazid, Tutti I Frutti and Jazz Cafe with acid Jazz / trip hop / future jazz sounds.
Among his highlights prestigious collaborations such as the radio programs Dancefloor Jazz (Rai Stereo2 -1995) and Cool Dance (Radio Montecarlo 1999-2004), the ten-year Eclectic Jazz , a column of musical reviews on the independent magazine Discoid Magazine, international productions such as Influencia do Jazz for Dig It International (3 volumes between 1995 and 1996), The first Break'N'Bossa for the nu-jazz label Schema Records (1997) and Blacktronic on D-Vision (Two volumes 2004-2005 ), in addition to the albums Neos - Indefinita Atmosfera paired with Nu Jazz star Gerardo Frisina and the one with krautrock indie combo Love Supreme - New Millenium Freaks on the English label Tirk (2010).
In the 2000s he was the main resident of the Sundays of Cafe Solaire (2000-2010), an open air space that at the Milan seaplane base boasted a record attendance of over 5000 people, the first Milanese underground situation with these numbers, first promoting genres such as the afro house of labels such as Ibadan, Spiritual life, Yoruba as well as the new course of the American and European deep house. His most important milanese residences include Billy Club (2000 -2012), Chandelier Motel (2001 - 2011), Lift (2000 -2012) , Heads Up (1996 - 2004), Bolla & Friends At Leoncavallo ( 2022-2025).
The crossover of various sounds are the peculiarity of Bruno's DJ sets, where influences of Black and electronic coexist in free form, creating an irresistible and engaging flow , concept expressed through Blacktronic Music And Arts , of which is the curator and artistic front man. Blacktronic is a blend of Original and new sounds through Black Music and electronics involved many style and attitudes.
With Blacktronic Radio show He has been in the team of Radio Milano International, the first Italian private radio in history . A monthly Blacktronic Mix show is currently on Italian Radio Raheem.
Another creation by Bruno, Dj Fundamentals, is connected to his teaching activity, with workshops, masterclass, conferences, presentations and art exhibitions, live events with DJs and musicians.

Member since: 11 years

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