Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jose Marquez’s musical influence is a result of a deep Latin and World Music upbringing.  Jose immersed early into LA’s underground House music scene with the establishment of his own party “INSPIRATION.”  This party grew from a simple after hours gathering of friends to a widely recognized celebration of House Music, dance culture and arts in Los Angeles with notable guest DJ appearances by Ron Trent, Boddhi Satva, Marques Wyatt, Abicah Soul and many others.  INSPIRATION quickly became a staple for Deep House Music in Los Angles.

Always intrigued by electronic music and technology, Jose’s curiousity led to the creation of deep Afro Latin dance floor bangers such as Celia Cruz – Elegua, Nina Simone – Black Bird, and Oumou Sangare – Mogo Te De Diya Bee Ye; sure to be dance floor classics for years to come.  Jose continues to produce his own musical interpretations that have been played around the world by renowned DJ’s like Osunlade, Bodhi Satva, Jojo Flores, Culoe De Song, Zepherine Saint, Carlos Mena, Adam Gibbons, Max Pela, and Master Kev just to name a few.  Jose’s sound can best be described as a fusion of Deep Afro-Latin Soul and Percussion Dance Floor Rhythms.

Jose Marquez is currently the resident DJ and founder of Tumbe,’ a monthly event in downtown LA, dedicated to showcasing various genres of World Music through live performances and DJ sets.   Jose is also Co-Founder of MEZCLA, a monthly gathering of underground dance music in Los Angeles.

Stay tuned, Jose’s story has just begun.

Download some of Jose’s remixes and other music at:

http://serenityinsound.blogspot.com/