Izzy Wise
Hailing from San Francisco, Izzy Wise is a multi-instrumentalist and DJ who produces eclectic dance music that bounces from West Africa to the West Indies, and all points in between.

My MUsic

My intention as an ecstatic dance DJ is to tell a story of my heart that weaves all the rhythms and cultures of the world. I incorporate instruments such as Oud and Flute to bring a live sound to the dance and also curate a beautiful sound healing meditation at the end of every set. Using the clave from Africa as my connector, I mix organic and folkloric music with modern dance production creating a unique dance experience you won’t hear anywhere else.

Bio

Hailing from San Francisco, Izzy Wise is a multi-instrumentalist and DJ who
produces eclectic dance music that bounces from West Africa to the West
Indies, and all points in between.
For more than a decade Wise cut his teeth in San Francisco, DJing at parties
like the legendary Afrolicious night and landmark venues like The
Independant, Monarch, and 1015 Folsom. He has played bass and horns in many groups performing styles ranging from Turkish, Balkan, Cumbia, Brazilian, Salsa, Funk, and more. His pursuit for unique rhythms and melodies has led him to the jungles of Nicaragua and fabled islands lost in the Caribbean Sea.

When he’s not making field recordings and playing in live groups, Wise releases music on imprints like Délicieuse Records, Lips & Rhythm, Mule Musiq, and Cafe Anatolia. His dedication in the studio is unwavering and his original output often reflects a well-blended taste of global dance music, disco, boogie funk and house.
Wise also plays live with a variety of instruments that he works into his energetic performances. His sets are best described as funky underground ethnomusicology courses with hypnotic grooves. Host of the Hi Life Party, a pop up global music party dedicated to all that is beautiful in the world. In 2024 Izzy Wise pushes onward in search of fresh sounds to share with us all on late nights and beautiful sunny days.

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December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm
Sebastapol Ecstatic Dance

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