Biography
Music & Community
KA-RABA is a Swiss-based DJ, curator, and community organizer, as well as the visionary founder of OKRA Collective. Known for her hypnotic, bass-driven soundscapes, KA-RABA creates immersive club experiences where Afrofuturism collides with cutting-edge electronic music. Her artistry transcends genres, guiding audiences through transformative sonic journeys that are both challenging and deeply enchanting.
KA-RABA’s international presence speaks to her talent, versatility, and dedication to her craft. She has graced the decks of Switzerland’s most iconic venues, including Kapitel, Dachstock, Elysia Basel, Bad Bonn, the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, and the celebrated Gurtenfestival to name a few. Her distinctive sound has also resonated across international stages, with performances at Kiosk Radio in Brussels, Radion Club and Garage Nord in Amsterdam, as well as shows in Dakar, Italy, Paris, and Portugal. Adding to her range, she has delivered captivating sonic performances in Düsseldorf and Esslingen in Germany, showcasing her ability to adapt sound to diverse contexts and audiences.
As the driving force behind OKRA Collective, KA-RABA engages in interdisciplinary projects that merge sound, visuals, and community storytelling. OKRA Collective’s innovative work includes experimental audiovisual installations and short films, most notably "Everyday Blackness", commissioned by the Kunstmuseum Basel for the critically acclaimed exhibition "When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting".
Beyond her artistry, KA-RABA is a respected panelist and cultural organizer who creates spaces for genuine dialogue, connection, and exchange. Her work is rooted in the belief that sound and art are transformative tools—capable of fostering inclusivity, challenging perceptions, and celebrating collective identities.
Bringing Happiness Through Sound.
Music is the universal language that binds us together, like we say "it's a vibe." These statements do justice to what music is to me...
It doesn't matter what country the music comes from or the spoken language, music is the common thread that when unraveled can easily be the signpost that guides us closer to oneness, removes the limitations of borders, race, class, gender and bring us together on song at a time.
