Elena Annibali

Elena Annibali (IT)

Born in ’88, I’ve been in the music game since I was 16. A solid decade on FM radio, organizing events from big festivals to chill talks, but most of all, chasing that sweet obsession we all go nuts for: digging and collecting vinyl!

I’m part of the Solid Groove Club crew in Arezzo, my Tuscan hometown, where I drop Latin, Soul-Funk, and Blaxploitation.

In Rome, I’m with Maledetta Discoteca, a club night and record label, where I spin Afro, Boogie, and Disco as my alter ego, Jenny Savana.

I also steer the artistic direction of the fresh sub-label La Sirenetta, which is all about unearthing and re-editing obscure ’80s, synth-filled gems from Africa and the Caribbean.

Oh, and speaking of vibes like NTY, I gotta shout out my role in lending a hand for the Modern Room at Rome’s Dance with the Devil Soul Weekender. That crew’s my ride-or-die, and they’ve shaped me in more ways than I can count, musically and personally. It all begun with Soul, and it will always be Soul First.

But yeah, my crates are filled across the board and for me Music is pure connection, culture, and endless fun. It’s about wild dance floors, and straight-up catharsis.

Current Top 5

Here are a few wax items I’m packing these days:

Kiki Gyan – 24 hours in a Disco Boom 1979
Baad John Cross – Get Up and Dance Salsa Coconut 1984
Crystal – Santo Domingo GD 1984
Alioke Alison Borg ‎– We Can Make It Better Coconut 1986
Gloria Weems – Lovelight CCP 1983