From Tropical Latin Music to Latin House Music... (Salsa, Mambo, Latin Jazz, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton, Cubaton, Son, Timba, Kizomba, BaileFunk, Samba, Axé, Sertanejo, MPB, Zouk, Kuduro, Semba, Rumba, Soukous, Coupe Décalé, Afro Beat, Afro House, Classic House, Soulful House, House, Latin House, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock...)
Dj SGF "SalsaGodfather" "FunkGodfather" got his first taste of DJing in Paris’ legendary Golf Drouot Club, a special place that has hosted the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, the Who, and many other world-renowned musicians. Place where he also successfully participated to the first championship of France of Dj (1979) Six years before the first DMC Championship (1985)
In the 80s and 90s, he traveled the world and DJed in France, Tunisia, Greece, Switzerland, Italy, Haiti, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Colombia, USA, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, NewCaledonia, Tahiti...
Cuba is a country that he loves and has visited numerous times with various art shows and organizations. Among his most memorable trips to the country was the invitation to be honorary guest for the Cubana de Aviación’s 65th company anniversary.
Afro-Latin aficionado for more than 20 years, Dj SGF "SalsaGodfather" "FunkGodfather" has gathered an extensive music library compiled through his travels, with strong emphasis on the rhythms of Cuba, Colombia, Porto Rico, Venezuela, Panama, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, New York, Angola, Africa, Paris... Adapting Afro-Latin Culture as a life style has allowed him to share his passion for life and music with people from all over the world at some of the most unforgettable venues from New York to Santo Domingo to Hong Kong ! He is the symbol and definition of a true Afro-Latin Party, therefore gaining fame as : Dj SGF “SalsaGodfather”.
2006-2016 He has been a part of Hong Kong’s Fun4U Production, spinning Salsa Dura, Clásica, Romántica, Mambo, Latin Jazz, Son, Guaguanco, Rumba, Casino, Timba, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton, Kizomba and Zouk at the most prestigious venues and parties. His work as resident Latin DJ at Xperience Hong Kong (2006-2016) "10 Years", has earned the club the distinguished honor of the “best salsa venue in Hong Kong” several times. Considered by many to be the hottest and most exciting place to be, Salsa Nights with Dj SGF "SalsaGodfather", a meeting place for regulars, as well as welcoming guests from around the world.
At present, Dj SGF "SalsaGodfather" "FunkGodfather" is based in Hong Kong and he often spreads his love and passion for music to venues around Asia. From Tropical Latin Music to Latin House Music... (Salsa, Mambo, Latin Jazz, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton, Cubaton, Son, Timba, Kizomba, BaileFunk, Samba, Axé, Sertanejo, MPB, Zouk, Kuduro, Semba, Rumba, Soukous, Coupe Décalé, Afro Beat, Afro House, Classic House, Soulful House, House, Latin House, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock...)
Venues that Dj SGF "SalsaGodfather" "FunkGodfather" has worked since is base in Hong Kong:
CÉ LA VI, LKF, HK
Aqua Spirit, TST, HK
Armani/Prive, Central, HK
Sevva, Central, HK
Picada, LKF, HK
Tivo, Central, HK
Mahalo Tiki Lounge, HK
Orange Peel, LKF, HK
Rula Bula, LKF, HK
Zafran, Central, HK
Club VIP, Central, HK
Volar, LKF, HK
Agave, HK
Club 97, LKF, HK
Grappa's, Central, HK
Xperience, Wanchai, HK
Deja Vu, LKF, HK
Makumba, HK
7Heaven, LKF, HK
Isobar Lounge HK
Nova, Soho, HK
Gala's, Soho, HK
Graffiti, LKF
Lakage Club, LKF, HK
Jubilee, Central, HK
Club A.V.E.N.U.E, LKF, HK
Club Ci Xi, LKF, HK
Fringe club, LKF, HK
Sugar, LKF, HK.
Q97, LKF, HK.
Lei Dou, LKF, HK
Veto Club, Soho, HK
LI CLUB, Guangzhou, China
Spanish Harlem Latin Club, Kyoto, Japan.
Café Rumbita, Kyoto, Japan
Xperience Bangkok, Thailand
Levels Club Bangkok Thailand
KIZOBASA 2016 AFRO-LATIN FESTIVAL at Bangkok Thailand
KIZOBASA 2017 AFRO-LATIN FESTIVAL at Bangkok Thailand
Le Petit Cuba, Paris, France
Special Events:
HK Live Tour 2006, Dj SalsaGodFather Feat Erik El Chamaco, Cuban Artist and founder of the Cuban band "Havana Delirio 1830", with the world hit ''Carnavalera"
HK Live Tour 2011, Dj SalsaGodFather Feat Erik El Chamaco from Cuba to promote the release of his Cuban MOB album
Hong Kong Live Tour 2014, Dj SalsaGodFather Feat Angel Yos from Cuba to promote the release of his last album "Bien Arriba"
Hong Kong Live Tour 2015, Dj SalsaGodFather Feat Angel Yos from Cuba to promote the release of his last song.
Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2010
Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2011
Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2012
Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2013
Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2014
Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2015
Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2016
Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2017
Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2018
Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2018
Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2019
Tempo Latino Festival @ Asia Plaza Dance Floor, Vic-Fezensac, France
1st European Festival of Latin music. (Since 1993)
More than 60 000 people during these four days...
Tempo Latino Festival (25-28 July 2013)
Tempo Latino Festival (24-27 July 2014)
Tempo Latino Festival (23-26 July 2015)
Tempo Latino Festival (28-31July 2016)
Tempo Latino Festival (27-31 July 2017)
Tempo Latino Festival (26-29 July 2018)
Tempo Latino Festival (25-28 July 2019)
Private parties and special events for consulates:
Africa Day Hong Kong 2017 (15 African countries made this event possible)
The official Celebration of Angola National Day at Quayside HK
The official Celebration of Colombian Independence Day at Xperience HK
The official Celebration of Cuban Independence Day at Xperience HK
The official Celebration of Dominican Independence at Xperience HK