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 returns to New York for a special outdoor edition in the heart of Ridgewood at 

. Helmed by Italian minimal tech powerhouse 

, Tamango has built a reputation as one of the most respected underground imprints in the scene.

Born in Turin with African roots, Yaya grew up immersed in rhythm, guided by his father—lead vocalist and percussionist of the M’bamina ensemble. That early exposure shaped a style that blends Afro-Latin percussion, dubby textures, and sleek tech house. A longtime affiliate of Loco Dice's Desolat, Yaya has become a trusted selector at institutions like DC10, Watergate, and Amnesia Ibiza. His productions have landed on key labels like Cuttin’ Headz, Hottrax, and of course, his own Tamango Records, where he curates some of the finest minimal-leaning grooves in circulation.

Tamango has featured releases from genre staples like Cuartero, Rich NxT, Alexis Cabrera, and Manda Moor—further cementing its place among top-tier underground house labels. With Yaya at the controls, expect a masterclass in rolling percussion, hypnotic rhythms, and a groove-first sensibility that’s taken the label global.

100% TAMANGO (FULL CATALOG)

Join us at H0L0 Yard—an open-air, industrial oasis that perfectly complements Tamango’s aesthetic—for a sunlit Saturday session with proper sound, open skies, and an intimate vibe made for heads-down dancing.

United States

H0L0 Yard

Tamango New York

Canada

funky tech house

melodic house

progressive house

Simon Doty

Simon Doty & Guests

Croatia

tech house

San Pacho

latin house

GREG 99

CatLadyHi

Bahng

99 Scott

San Pacho with GREG 99

HNTR

Kenzii Scott

France

melodic techno

Rafael Cerato

HNTR with Rafael Cerato

Israel

israeli techno

organic house

Roy Rosenfeld

Sébastien Léger

Lost Miracle: Sébastien Léger x Roy Rosenfeld

hard house

hypertechno

eurodance

techno

trance

Pegassi

Cole Knight

Pegassi with Cole Knight

bass house

OMNOM

OMNOM & Guests

Ireland

irish electronic

Rebūke

Rebūke & Guests

United Kingdom

uk dance

LF SYSTEM

LF SYSTEM & Guests

classic progressive house

diva house

tribal house

Deep Dish

Julia Sandstorm

Deep Dish with Julia Sandstorm

Belgium

belgian techno

dark techno

raw techno

Joyhauser

Australia

Juliet Fox

Juliet Fox x Joyhauser

Spain

minimal techno

spanish techno

Paco Osuna

Paco Osuna & Guests

Tamango New York

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