Jon Dasilva
Jon Dasilva is a British DJ and producer best known as a resident at Manchester's Haçienda, where he became a figure in the early UK house scene. He began DJing in 1986 after playing guitar and drums in punk-funk bands, drawing on New York disco, Chicago house and experimental records.
At the Haçienda's HOT nights in 1988, Dasilva DJed alongside Mike Pickering. His sets were associated with a cappellas, sound effects and mixes built as extended soundscapes. Sasha later cited Dasilva as a major influence on his own approach to constructing a set.
Alongside his DJ work, Dasilva has released music as a producer, including under the name Disco Universe.
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Latest Release
Sun Brings Joy (Bass Id Alt Radio Edit)
This is the most recent release from Jon Dasilva, out .
Discography
Credits & Roles
- Songwriter (1)
- Producer (1)
- Arranger (1)
Frequently Appears With
- Skyskrapa(2 releases)
- Daniel Schock(1 releases)
- Donald Waugh(1 releases)
- Mark Darby(1 releases)
Labels
- Hottwerk Records
- Mighty Force
- Mighty Force Recordings
Related Artists
- WTCHCRFT
- Inkipak
- Drøn
- Donald Waugh
- Mark Darby
- Skyskrapa
- Daniel Schock
- Maceo Plex
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