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My Week in Five Pictures: Aberdeen DJ ELANDA talks music and life

Aberdeen based DJ ELANDA shares their week in five pictures. Image: ELANDA.
Aberdeen based DJ ELANDA shares their week in five pictures. Image: ELANDA.

ELANDA, aka Hazel Manangazira, is a DJ, artist and producer based in Aberdeen.

They have appeared at various club nights and festivals across Scotland and put their Afro brand of electronic music to the forefront of their creative work.

Recording some music. Image: ELANDA.

I’m someone who loves a story or journey and I feel like my mixes and the music I produce reflects that aspect of me.

I use Ableton music software to produce via my laptop. I’m still in my early days and next year I hope to release my first EP and album.

Travelling to visit family. Image: ELANDA.

When I have gigs, it requires me to travel up and down the country to cities like Glasgow or Edinburgh.

My family live in Birmingham, so I travelled down here by train to catch up recently which was really lovely.

Taking some chill time. Image: ELANDA.

When things get a bit much I like to go on walks.

With ADHD I can easily get burnt out so it’s imperative I go at my own pace.

Walks always sort me out.

Prioritising time with friends. Image: ELANDA.

Being around my friends is another thing that really helps. I love the support circle I have around me; I am grateful, very lucky and blessed.

Making the most of meeting those in the DJing community. Image: ELANDA.

I’m originally from Zimbabwe, but I’ve met so many people who remind me of home whilst living in Scotland – especially in the DJ community.

I feel seen, heard and validated as a human being here and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.

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