Lefto Early Bird

Artist

Lefto Early Bird
Agent

Joey Manzi
Based

Brussels

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From the heart of Brussels, Lefto Early Bird blends genres with unparalleled finesse
over a dazzling three-decade career. His unique sound signature merges the complex
rhythms of jazz, beats of electronica, the dynamic energy of techno, the soulful
essence of house and the narrative depth of hip-hop into a singular, harmonious
experience.

There are seldom few selectors worldwide who can claim to have earned their
reputation on the back of supporting music alone. The tireless activists for the strange
and the new; the bold tastemakers committed to casting wild and various offerings
into view. The figures of inspiration for anyone with even an iota of passion for music
and its culture. There are many more in this network of internationally trusted curators,
but Lefto Early Bird is one man who looms particularly large . . .
He is celebrated for his storytelling prowess, which is showcased in his curated radio
shows on Kiosk Radio, The Lot Radio, Worldwide FM and several shows on NTS.
through these platforms, he takes the public through an immersive journey,
connecting with listeners worldwide and pushing the boundaries of what music can
be.

Appearing as a special guest on live shows from Robert Glasper, Thundercat and
touring with Badbadnotgood just to name a few, he’s been praised for being
consistently ahead, devoted to the future of music but not only as a curator, creator
and communicator, Lefto Early Bird stands as a pivotal figure in the music scene.

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Lefto Early Bird

Being described by Fact! Magazine as “your favourite dj’s favourite dj” for being
consulted regularly by world famous deejays, Lefto has proven to be one of the most
important tastemakers Europe has to offer. Having shared line-ups with the greatest
stars out there, from Larry Heard, Theo Parrish to Virgil Abloh (RIP), Floating Points
and Jayda G and appearing as a special guest on live shows from Robert Glasper and
Badbadnotgood. Consistently ahead of your average early adopters, he doesn’t wait
for the next thing, he seeks it out. No wonder he is affiliated to international labels
such as Brownswood Recordings, Serato,101 Apparel, Boiler Room, BBE, Ninja Tune,
R&S, Blue Note, Tru Thoughts, New Los Angeles, SDBAN and ! K7 Records.
After 20 years on Belgium’s foremost national FM radio station Studio Brussel – a show
that won 4 x Best Radio Show at the Red Bull Elektropedia Awards and received
critical acclaim from Rough Trade, Gilles Peterson, MTV and many others – Lefto
decided to leave the station to join underground radio station Kiosk Radio in the heart
of Brussels, a station that broadcasts from a wooden shack in the park. “Think outside
the Kiosk” is the name of the show (and broadcasts simultaneously on The Lot Radio
in NYC) and has been THE outdoor gathering place for dancers on sunday nights
during the pandemic ” It is located in the Brussels Park in the heart of the city’s neutral
zone and it is a place where Lefto shares his new discoveries, exclusives and rarities
for an audience in the park and worldwide online..

Devoted to the future of music but keeping an ear in the past, Lefto’s background is
firmly rooted in jazz, new beat, acid, house and rap music and he sharpened his
sensibility working at the local record store in Brussels. That passion resulted in a
release on Blue Note Records.
Famed for taking his crowd on a journey from Jazz to Ghetto Tech and blessing sound
systems around the globe with regular nights in Japan, South-Korea, USA and Europe,
he also curates his own nights in Belgium and hosts a stage at Dour Festival, the
European Award-winning festival and resident at Worldwide Festival in France.

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