A native of Casablanca, Morocco, Stranger Souma’s musical journey started off with her learning to play multiple instruments. Enthralled by the advent and possibility of technology in music, she soon evolved into the respected DJ and producer that she is today, crafting a signature sound that is deep, minimal but decidedly soulful and spiritual, a tribute to the old soul of North Africa. Her influences are vast and varied, including Paul Kalkebrenner, Jeff Mills, Nicolas Jaar, Miss Kittin and more. Aside from being a DJ and producer, she is also co-founder of Moroccan-based record label, Volubilian Records, through which she actively champions the region's unique musical heritage, as well as greater opportunities for its female artists.
Stranger Souma’s debut on SRNDR is a deep, melodic techno treat, with a percussive surprise that recalls the celebrated sounds of DJ Gregory and Julien Jabre. “All About Her” is a self-portrait, the first of a series of personal explorations into her identity and ontology.
Her follow-up release on SRNDR is a remix of label head, Saiful Idris’ “Memories”, and typifies her signature sound. Her version strips the original down to its essence and offers a raw, melodic techno interpretation of the track.
“All About Her”, “Memories Remixes II” and ”Memories (Stranger Souma Dub)” are available on all good digital music platforms. Click on the artworks below to find out more.
