F.A.Q.
~ Frequently Asked Questions....
About my name:
Q: Is Safri your real name, or otherwise, what
does it mean?:
A: I choose it as my artist name because it's a very short abbreviation of my real first- and last name. And also because of its international character. In several countries around the world, Safri is a common name. Besides, in several languages Safri has various meanings.
Q: Are you one half of the Safri Duo?
A: No way! The Safri Duo is from Denmark. They produce percussive electronic trance music. And no, I don't like their music.
Q: Are you one of the Safri Boyz, or related to Balwinder Safri?
A: No. This artist from Punjab (India) is a star in the Bhangra music scene.
I really like Bhangra music a lot!
Q: Are you related to Youssef Safri?
A: No, I'm not related to this Moroccan international soccer player. I'm actually a lousy soccer player...
Q: Where are you from originally?
A: I'm a true world citizen, like all of us!
A: I choose it as my artist name because it's a very short abbreviation of my real first- and last name. And also because of its international character. In several countries around the world, Safri is a common name. Besides, in several languages Safri has various meanings.
Q: Are you one half of the Safri Duo?
A: No way! The Safri Duo is from Denmark. They produce percussive electronic trance music. And no, I don't like their music.
Q: Are you one of the Safri Boyz, or related to Balwinder Safri?
A: No. This artist from Punjab (India) is a star in the Bhangra music scene.
I really like Bhangra music a lot!
Q: Are you related to Youssef Safri?
A: No, I'm not related to this Moroccan international soccer player. I'm actually a lousy soccer player...
Q: Where are you from originally?
A: I'm a true world citizen, like all of us!
About the music I play:
Q: Why do you play this kind of
music?
A: For various reasons, like:
1) Most important: because I really like it!
2) Because I feel the music I play deserves to be heard by as many people as possible.
3) Because not many other DJs play it (unfortunatly).
4) Because I hope it brings people (with different backgrounds) together.
Q: Where do you get your music?
A: From everywhere! From little shops or markets in distant countries, from specialist shops nearby, from Amazon, iTunes Music Store, Calabashmusic etc. Also, I get a lot of music direct from musicians & friends around the world.
Q: Do you know where (the lyrics of) the tracks you play are about?
A: Often, no. But most songs -no matter where they're from- are about love and/or relationships, aren't they? ;-)
I prefer to play music with a positive, friendly vibe. However, sometimes I play music with political lyrics. But I always try to avoid playing music that can offend people. Because I respect everyone's religion, faith, skin color, sexual preferences etc.
Q: Do you also play Dutch music, or music with Dutch lyrics?
A: Sometimes, but not very often. There just isn't a lot of music that would fit in my sets. Don't expect me to play Dutch artists like Frans Bauer, Blof or Marco Borsato. Just because I don't like their music at all! And there are already enough DJs who do play their music.
Q: Do you play tracks by Madonna, Tiësto, James Brown or any (well known) European or North American artist?
A: Basically no. As Safri I focus on music made in other parts the world. But sometimes I do play tracks by European/American artists who are very much influenced by non-western music.
A: For various reasons, like:
1) Most important: because I really like it!
2) Because I feel the music I play deserves to be heard by as many people as possible.
3) Because not many other DJs play it (unfortunatly).
4) Because I hope it brings people (with different backgrounds) together.
Q: Where do you get your music?
A: From everywhere! From little shops or markets in distant countries, from specialist shops nearby, from Amazon, iTunes Music Store, Calabashmusic etc. Also, I get a lot of music direct from musicians & friends around the world.
Q: Do you know where (the lyrics of) the tracks you play are about?
A: Often, no. But most songs -no matter where they're from- are about love and/or relationships, aren't they? ;-)
I prefer to play music with a positive, friendly vibe. However, sometimes I play music with political lyrics. But I always try to avoid playing music that can offend people. Because I respect everyone's religion, faith, skin color, sexual preferences etc.
Q: Do you also play Dutch music, or music with Dutch lyrics?
A: Sometimes, but not very often. There just isn't a lot of music that would fit in my sets. Don't expect me to play Dutch artists like Frans Bauer, Blof or Marco Borsato. Just because I don't like their music at all! And there are already enough DJs who do play their music.
Q: Do you play tracks by Madonna, Tiësto, James Brown or any (well known) European or North American artist?
A: Basically no. As Safri I focus on music made in other parts the world. But sometimes I do play tracks by European/American artists who are very much influenced by non-western music.
About booking me:
Q: How much money you as charge for a DJ
set?
A: I don't have a fixed price. It depends on a lot of circumstances: what kind of event, the size, the location, the date, time & length of my set etc.
Just contact me and provide me with as much as possible info.
Q: If we book you for a party, do you bring your own sound system?
I only bring the music I play, on my laptop and some on CDs. Equipment has to be arranged by the promoter. However, if necessary, I can help getting the right equipment. Just contact me for more info.
Q: What equiment do you need?
A: See my technical rider
Q: Why don't you play vinyl records?
A: 98% of the music I play just isn't available on vinyl. Besides, vinyl is heavy and fragile. And I like to travel light.
Q: If you don't play any vinyl records or CDs, can you still call yourself a Disk Jockey?
A: Shure, I'm a hard-disk jockey :-)
A: I don't have a fixed price. It depends on a lot of circumstances: what kind of event, the size, the location, the date, time & length of my set etc.
Just contact me and provide me with as much as possible info.
Q: If we book you for a party, do you bring your own sound system?
I only bring the music I play, on my laptop and some on CDs. Equipment has to be arranged by the promoter. However, if necessary, I can help getting the right equipment. Just contact me for more info.
Q: What equiment do you need?
A: See my technical rider
Q: Why don't you play vinyl records?
A: 98% of the music I play just isn't available on vinyl. Besides, vinyl is heavy and fragile. And I like to travel light.
Q: If you don't play any vinyl records or CDs, can you still call yourself a Disk Jockey?
A: Shure, I'm a hard-disk jockey :-)
About this website:
Q:Who made this website?
A: I did it myself! With an Apple computer and great software called RapidWeaver. The graphic page banners and the 'DJ Safri' logo were made by Echt! Johan Manschot. Most photos were made by Miriam Collombon.
Q: I have remarks about the website
A: Please fill in the form on the contact page
A: I did it myself! With an Apple computer and great software called RapidWeaver. The graphic page banners and the 'DJ Safri' logo were made by Echt! Johan Manschot. Most photos were made by Miriam Collombon.
Q: I have remarks about the website
A: Please fill in the form on the contact page