A musical programme by Jen Cardini
This summer, alongside the exhibition season “Normes Corps”, club scene icon Jen Cardini is presenting a lineup of live performances and DJ sets on the Garden Level of the Palais de Tokyo.
A central figure in the international electronic music scene and a queer icon, Jen Cardini presents “Tokyo Waves”, a musical curation that echoes the “Normes Corps” exhibition season: five afternoons of electronic exploration conceived as a space for gathering, experimentation and exchange, bringing together emerging and established artists, both local and international, with diverse aesthetics.
“Tokyo Waves” creates a dialogue between electronic music and contemporary art by offering, with each ticket purchased, access to the current exhibitions running alongside the event. An invitation to experience the Palais de Tokyo in a new light, for the duration of an afternoon.
07/12 — EHUA & FLORE, GLITTER55, ZAATAR, SENSIT1VE
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ZAATAR (DJ set). A Belgian-Moroccan artist based in France, she has developed a unique aesthetic that draws on Front 242’s EBM, new beat and post-punk as well as the musical heritage of her Moroccan roots. Discovered by DISCHI and Ritmo Fatale, she has made a name for herself on the French and international electronic music scene and has performed at festivals such as Grauzone and the Montreux Jazz Festival; she has also launched her own event series, Dead-Or-Alive?
GLITTER55 (DJ set). Originally from Rabat and based in Paris, GLITTER55 develops a hybrid universe mixing breakbeats, gqom and Moroccan chaabi. She is a key player in the French electronic scene, with notable appearances in some of the most prestigious venues such as Boiler Room, We Love Green, Concrète and La Machine du Moulin Rouge.
EHUA & FLORE (Live). For the first time Ehua and Flore will perform live together on the occasion of their collaborative project released by the label TraTraTrax—whose performance at Nuits Sonores left a lasting impression. Ehua, an Italian producer based in London, moves seamlessly between bass, jungle and hard drum. Flore, a leading figure in the French bass scene, runs the POLAAR label. Together, they blend Afro-Caribbean, techno and bass music influences.
SENSIT1VE (DJ set). sensit1ve’s sets mix abyssal dubstep, hybrid bass music, breaks and edits unearthed on SoundCloud. Sometimes club-oriented, sometimes more meditative, her selection is always inspired by his deep love for low frequencies, complex textures, and syncopated rhythms.
07/18 — BASHKKA, JEN CARDINI
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BASHKKA (DJ set). Born in Munich and influenced by a decade in New York, BASHKKA embodies a global vision of club culture. Having performed at venues like Panorama Bar, Blitz, and K41, she has developed a sound that blends dancefloor heritage with contemporary aesthetics. A vocal advocate for the queer and SWANA communities, she views the dancefloor as a political, inclusive, and communal space where activism and music are inseparable.
JEN CARDINI (DJ set). DJ, producer and curator based in Lisbon, Jen Cardini has been a central figure in the international electronic music scene for the last thirty years. A queer icon, they have played at Berghain, Bassiani, Basement and Club Raum; as well as at MOMA PS1, the Centre Pompidou, and festivals Glastonbury, Primavera Sound and Sonar. They are the founder of Nightclubbing—a platform dedicated to queer underground artists—and head of the label Correspondant.
07/25 — TTRISTANA, RONI, VEL
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TTRISTANA (DJ set). Based in Paris and a resident DJ for Rinse France, TTristana is one of the rising stars of the hybrid club scene. Her sound—blending bass, breaks, techno, and global club—transcends genres and BPM constraints with raw energy and a touching hypersensitivity, two strengths that remain intact in her productions, released on various leading labels. As the founder of Intimate Club Records, she has established a resolutely unique identity.
VEL. Moroccan DJ and producer based in Lyon, she fell in love with techno at Le Sucre and became
a resident there in 2022. Techno rooted in percussion, drawing freely from her Moroccan sonic heritage — an
immediately identifiable sound. Surprising sets with no BPM constraints, moving fluidly between ambient, trance and techno. Debut album There is Always a Solution (Mama Told Ya, 2024). Mentored by Anetha, one of the most central figures of the current techno scene — a lineage that speaks for itself. Clubs: Berghain/RSO, Basement (NYC), Bassiani (Tbilisi), Fold (London), Faust (Seoul)
RONI. French-Malaysian DJ and producer, founder of Paris-based label Nehza Records Sets that blur boundaries: techno, Latin club, UK bass, breakbeats — a global and unpredictable sonic palette. Debut EP Celestial (2025) on Nehza Records; releases on notable UK and NL labels including Fever AM, Traverse and Rhythm Section. A widely-noticed Boiler Room set that cemented her reputation on the international scene. One of the most exciting figures in the Parisian electronic scene, with growing recognition across Europe and beyond.
08/22 — ERNA B2B VANILLE & BAMBOUNOU
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ERNA (DJ set). DJ and producer based in Paris, Erna moves seamlessly between batida, bouyon, and moombahton, crafting a rhythmic and powerful sound rooted in Afro-diasporic music. A resident DJ at Rinse France and a standout performer at venues like La Machine, ESSAIM, and Peacock Society, she has announced the release of her debut solo EP for 2026.
VANILLE (DJ set). A Franco-Ivorian artist and co-founder of HEADBUTT, VANILLE leads a project at the intersection of music, fashion, and culture. Her techno, influenced by Detroit and drawing on her Ivorian roots, is infused with trance elements. Spotted by Honey Dijon, she has performed alongside major figures such as Jeff Mills, Robert Hood, and Charlotte de Witte, asserting a unique and socially conscious identity.
BAMBOUNOU (DJ set). A defining figure of the French electronic scene for over 10 years, internationally recognized. Releases on 50Weapons and AD93 — two of the most respected labels in contemporary electronic music. His own label BAMBE: an experimental space pushing club music toward its most direct and percussive form Remixed Moby and Sampha — a crossover credibility spanning electronic, pop and the art world. Sets navigating house, warped electronics and breaks — permanent tension and surprise
08/29 — BEATRICE M, KIM ANN FOXMAN, UPSAMMY
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BEATRICE M (DJ set). Beatrice M draws on the essence of UK bass music, blending dubstep with immersive techno. As the founder of the Bait label, they’ve developed a signature sound marked by heavy snares and intense textures. Spotted on Tectonic Recordings and praised by Resident Advisor, they’re part of a leading new generation on the bass scene. Their debut album, Sinking, is set for release in June 2026.
UPSAMMY (DJ set). Based in Amsterdam, Upsammy pursues a multidisciplinary artistic practice. Her releases on iconic labels such as PAN, Dekmantel and AD93 have quickly established her as one of the rising stars of experimental music. As a resident DJ on NTS Radio, she regularly performs at festivals like Unsound and Rewire, the two most cutting-edge global events for experimental music.
KIM ANN FOXMAN (DJ set). A queer icon of the New York club scene, Kim Ann Foxman is a DJ, producer, vocalist and label founder. Formerly the lead vocalist for Hercules & Love Affair, she has released classics such as “Creature” and “We Are Rhythm.” For over 30 years, she has performed at major clubs and festivals. Her project, Pleasure Planet, explores immersive and resolutely contemporary electronic music.