We’re very excited to announce the first of three keynote speakers: Jace Clayton a.k.a. DJ /rupture. In addition to being a critically-acclaimed DJ with a number of classic mixtapes, albums and collaborations under his belt, Clayton is a renowned blogger, writer and public speaker. During his WFUD keynote, Clayton will use his infamous three turntable setup to demonstrate how samples can be transformed into exciting new works using traditional DJ skills.
Jace Clayton is an interdisciplinary artist living in Brooklyn. His interests include music, technology usage in low-income communities, and public space, with an emphasis on Latin America, Africa, and the Arab world. Performing as DJ /rupture, Clayton has toured internationally, DJ’ed in a band with Norah Jones, done two John Peel Sessions, and was turntable soloist with the 80-member Barcelona Symphony Orchestra. Recent collaborators include guitarist Andy Moor (The Ex) and filmmaker Jem Cohen. He has lectured at Harvard University and other cultural/educational institutions in Europe and South America. Clayton’s essays have appeared in The Washington Post, Abitare, and n+1, and he contributes regularly to Frieze and The Fader. He maintains a blog, Mudd Up!, and hosts a weekly radio show on WFMU, which is re-broadcast on several European stations.
Photo by Rocio Rodriguez Salceda.
