Buscemi

Belgian artist Dirk Swartenbroekx has been spinning and producing music since 1996 under the name of Buscemi. His remarkable music style is described as warm electronica with elements of bossa, soul, jazz, house, brazilian grooves, afrobeat, balkan, drum’ n bass and dub… So far Dirk released 9 solo albums, 3 albums with the Italian pianist and composer Michel Bisceglia, 1 album with Italian singer and crooner Rocco Granata and 2 EP’s with Spanish singer El Rubio. JAZZ WORKS, his record for the iconic jazzlabel BLUE NOTE, went around the world. Hit single SEASIDE reached more than 3 million streams on Spotify and is featured on more then 300 international compilations. Other Buscemi songs are listed on famous dance compilations released by DEFECTED, BUDDHA BAR and CAFE DEL MAR. Recently in 2023 and 2024, he toured with Belgian Blues Legend Roland Van Campenhout. They recorded together the afro-track My Gris-Gris that became an underground hit in Australia, in full rotation on national radio and independent stations. Buscemi’s groove is worldwide acknowledged and his fame as remixer too. He lately reworked tracks for artists as Ozark Henry, Hooverphonic, Lady Linn, Isolde Lasoen, Melody Gardot, Madredeus and Calexico. Buscemi performs at class brandevents and was the resident DJ of the formerly renowned 3 star restaurant Hertog Jan in Belgium. He made an exclusive dj-compilation with Kenny Dope of Masters At Work for the prestigious MINISTRY OF SOUND-label and played at festivals worldwide. Campo Solar, Couleur Cafe, Werchter, Tomorrowland, Burning Man USA, South by Southwest USA, Jazz Festival Toronto, Montreux Jazz Switzerland, La Fabrique Tokio, Electric Castle Festival Romania, Balaton Festival Hungary… He appeared on stages in more than 40 countries.

“Music plays a significant role in various contexts of our life and can have a profound impact on our experiences. Music can greatly influence the atmosphere, mood, and overall experience in a particular setting.”