Washington DC
Originally from Dakar, Senegal, and now based in Washington DC, DJ Shams is a celebrated DJ with a passion for Kizomba, Urbankiz, Zouk, Cabo, and Ghetto Zouk. His love for music began in Dakar, dancing to Caribbean Zouk and partner dancing to the songs of legends such as Harry Diboula, Phil Control, and Kassav. Since discovering Kizomba in 2015, DJ Shams has become a key figure in his community, blending his versatile mixing skills and refined music selection at major festivals across North America. Shams was featured in the biggest dance festival in the east cost DCBX - (Washington DC), and other major festivals including the World Dance Festival (Baltimore), Smile Paradise (Montreal Canada), Cherry Blossom Festival (Washington DC).
DJ Shams is also the host and resident DJ of the top biweekly Kizomba social in DC.