Yanamaste

About Yanamaste

Yanamaste, real name Irakli Danelia, is a techno DJ and producer hailing from Batumi, Georgia, known for his distinctive sound characterized by twisted melodies, drenched, oxidized, and polyphonic chimes. His productions often feature clean, punchy 909 kick drums, random pumping raw sounds with LFO, hypno sequences, fat basslines, and sharp grooves. Danelia's musical journey began at a young age, playing piano, drums, guitar, and various traditional Georgian folk instruments, which have profoundly shaped his complex soundscapes and ability to write long melodies and sequences. He is widely recognized for his unique approach to music production using modular synthesizers, creating every sound from scratch to ensure its uniqueness and inability to be replicated. In terms of his latest news and endeavors, Yanamaste has been actively performing and curating. He delivered a high-energy techno set at Boiler Room's Glitch Festival takeover in Malta in 2024. Looking ahead, he is scheduled to perform at several prominent festivals in 2026, including Habitat Festival, Love Family Park, Soenda Festival, and NATURE ONE. A significant recent undertaking is his new role curating his first full lineup for "Intercell x Yanamaste Invites" at ADE in October 2025, bringing together artists like Oscar Mulero, D.Dan b2b Philippa Pacho, Temudo, NEUX, and Vera Grace. An interview from May 2025 also highlighted his venture into photography and how his Georgian identity influences his artistic expression and activism. Additionally, a Reddit discussion from February 2025 praised his "seismic evolution" in sound, noting his intense focus during live sets and his dedication to his craft.