Daru

Daru, from Cape Town, South Africa, is a DJ and producer who has been pushing his unique taste and skills into the music industry since 2018. With a background in classical performance, he began his musical journey performing at eisteddfods as part of an orchestra and as a solo artist. During his early teens, he transitioned to guitar, performing in various bands before discovering electronic music through his love for rock — a discovery that has shaped his creative path ever since.

His musical versatility and passion have earned him sets at some of South Africa’s premier festivals and venues, including Bazique, Rocking The Daisies, Sexy Groovy Love, Shimmy Beach, Reset, and Modular. Daru has shared stages with an impressive roster of local and international artists such as Andhim, Andy Baxter, Black Coffee, Camilo Franco, Dirty Doering, Elif, Floyd Lavine, Goldfish, Ryan Murgatroyd, Stimming, Teenage Mutants, and Terr.

“Known for his ability to craft dynamic and emotive sets, Daru blends deep, melodic, and progressive sounds to take listeners on a euphoric journey through layered soundscapes and evolving energy.”

His primary genres are Deep House, Melodic Techno, and Progressive House. He is signed to and has released music through Katz & Kauz and Ambious Records, both German-based labels. His productions have gained international recognition and support from respected artists such as Collective States, Chicola, John Cosani, Kasper Koman, Lonya, Mariano Mellino, Mike Griego, Praveen Achary, Sonic Union, Ricky Ryan, and Ziger.

Known for his ability to craft dynamic and emotive sets, Daru blends deep, melodic, and progressive sounds to take listeners on a euphoric journey through layered soundscapes and evolving energy. His performances highlight a keen ear for storytelling through sound, establishing him as one of South Africa’s exciting electronic talents to watch.