International
DJ LUKA RADUNOVIĆ
MONTENEGRO
Hailing from Montenegro, Luka is known for his deep love of the golden age of tango and his thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to the music. He carefully builds each tanda and uses cortinas with great skill, creating a smooth flow that keeps the dancefloor moving naturally throughout the night.
His international DJ journey began when he won the very first Tango DJ competition at the renowned Remolino Tango DJ Festival in Lviv, Ukraine. Since then, he has played in more than 20 countries, from across Europe all the way to South Korea, and has become a regular DJ at major tango festivals including Belgrade Tango Encuentro and the Mediterranean Summer Tango Festival in Poreč.
DJ DANIELE CALA
ITALY
With over 20 years immersed in the rich world of tango, Daniele has spun music at intimate milongas and grand international festivals alike. A devoted fan of the traditional Época de Oro orchestras, he curates each tanda with love, crafting a musical journey that sparks connection, romance, and the timeless magic of tango.
Whether evoking nostalgia, joy, or passion, Daniele’s selections move the dancers, celebrate the music, and turn every floor into a space of shared emotion and enchantment.
DJ JONATHAN SAAVEDRA
ARGENTINA
Already loved around the world as a maestro and teacher, Jonathan Saavedra has also become a favorite behind the music at SoCal.
His DJ sets are full of energy, color, and emotion, with tandas that unfold like a story and bring a rich variety of musical flavors to the dancefloor. With his deep understanding of tango and an instinct for reading the dancers, Jonathan knows how to shape the atmosphere and keep the night moving.
After another great set last year, Jonathan is returning to the SoCal music lineup for our 10th Anniversary Celebration!
DJ LUKI
HUNGARY/ARGENTINA
Coming from a family of artists and tango dancers, Luki grew up immersed in tango music and culture. With over 34 years of dancing experience, he developed an early ear for the distinctive sounds of different tango orchestras, guided by his parents and grandparents.
As both a dancer and tango teacher, Luki brings a deep understanding of the dancefloor to his work as a DJ. He has played at several renowned milongas in Buenos Aires, including El Yeite Tango Club, and performed at tango events across Europe.
Now based in Budapest, he hosts a weekly DJ set every Wednesday, sharing his love of tango music with dancers from around the world.
DJ OLGA KYRIAKOU
GREECE/ITALY
Olga, originally from Athens and now based in Sicily, is an internationally renowned tango DJ with a deep love for traditional tango and a special talent for bringing something unexpected to the milonga.
Her creative use of cortinas adds surprise, rhythm, and emotion to the night, making them an integral part of the musical experience. With a keen instinct for the dance floor and a distinctive approach to musical selection, Olga creates an atmosphere that keeps dancers connected and engaged.
For Olga, DJing is about more than choosing music. It’s about shaping the energy of the milonga and creating moments that stay with dancers long after the last tanda.
DJ GEORGES
USA
Georges Naasan’s tango journey began in Lebanon in 2002, when there was no established tango community or milongas to attend. Learning from visiting teachers, he started teaching at the American University of Beirut and, together with a few friends, founded the first milonga in the city.
After moving to the United States in 2007, Georges continued developing his dancing and, in 2015, began his journey as a DJ. In 2014, he won the gold medal in Argentine Tango at the Gay Games.
Now based in New York City, Georges regularly DJs at milongas and festivals across North America, including the Beirut Tango Marathon, Portland Tango Festival, Tucson Tango Festival, Tangamente, and many others.
Grateful to the many mentors who have shaped his journey, Georges brings years of experience and a deep connection to the tango community to every event he plays.
DJ MARCO NODARI
ITALY
Marco Nodari has been dancing tango since 2007 and DJing since 2016. With a dancer’s understanding of the pista, he builds his sets around traditional social tango, bringing together the classic golden-era orchestras, strong rhythms, and a dynamic flow that keeps the dance floor moving.
His DJ career has taken him from Italy to the historic milongas of Buenos Aires, where he has learned to read different crowds and shape the music around the dancers. With a deep appreciation for cadencia and the close embrace, Marco creates tandas that combine rhythmic energy with the essence of traditional tango.
For Marco, the music always serves the dancers. His goal is to create an engaging, highly danceable experience from the first tanda to the final Cumparsita, wherever in the world he plays.