Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith’s compositions are surreal yet rooted in nature. By combining the organic elements of her upbringing with the technological prowess gained from her studies at Berklee College of Music, Kaitlyn’s impact on modern music is distinct and significant. Throughout her youth, Kaitlyn experimented with various instruments before having a chance encounter with the Buchla 100 synthesizer -- an instrument that instantly reoriented her musical sensibilities and put her on the path she’s become globally recognized for today. Kaitlyn’s upward trajectory was later cemented with the release of her 2015 full-length, Euclid, on Western Vinyl. 2016 saw the launch of her celebrated album, EARS, as well as a collaboration with new age pioneer Suzanne Ciani, earning her numerous best-of nods by the likes of Pitchfork, NPR, Rolling Stone and SPIN. Kaitlyn continues writing, collaborating and composing. Additionally, Kaitlyn has been regularly scoring film, TV shows and spots for brands. To date her client list includes Google, David Lynch, Reggie Watts, and Ben Dickinson’s short film Brasilia, and an upcoming movie produced by the Duplass brothers.
He’ll be closing out Aki Aora 2017 with a musical celebration in a location that cannot be topped. We have chosen Papaya Playa as our closing venue due to their focuses on many key areas, such as solar energy, water treatment and recycling, gardening and plantations, local sourcing, fair trade, responsible construction, material recycling, and community involvement to reach sustainability and social responsibility objectives. Baby Vulture With a fine art pedigree and tastes ranging far beyond the average DJ, Baby Vulture carves her own worlds and stories from the interplay of her disparate influences.Superpoze (Live)Having risen quickly in the Caen electro scene, Superpoze has kept busy touring, running his own label and releasing his debut album. Here he will be presenting a live performance of his increasingly melodic sound.Damian RomeroOne of our closing night DJs, Damián has been committed to the promotion of contemporary music and the digital arts in Mexico for more than a decade. As the driving force and creative director behind Mutek.mx, he is a keen eared and deft musical selector.
