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Sambarella

I am Amor y Paz

About Me

DJ/Lyricist Sambarella's turntable love affair began in 1997, as learned to Dj in the studios of NY's WEOS 89.7 FM. Until 2000, she produced and hosted, "Cybertraxx," a show dedicated to electronic music. Sambarella went on to become the WEOS's Music Director, organized raves, interviewed artists and rated music for CMJ magazine. More than a decade in the scene, Sambarella has been holding it down as a versatile and skilled DJ with performances at: Club Blvd, Crash Mansion, Luna Lounge, Bar 169, Club Demerara, the Fat Black Pussy Cat & Fuego– New York City (US), Groove – Roma (IT), Deep & Palacio Gaviria – Madrid (ES), Le Ancien Palais, Bypass & Reve d'O – Geneva (CH).
A native of El Salvador, Sambarella's connection to latin music was recognized by the New York Post, as she was once voted "Best Latin DJ," during her 6 year residency at La Vuelta Latin Lounge in Queens. She was featured in New York Magazine and LX-TV for the new wave/80s themed Goodytwoshoes NYC parties alongside DJ/Producer David Antonio D'Amato as the Long Island City based DJ Troop, "Gruv Gallery." Sambarella's lyrical prowess and delivery, led her to write and rhyme on the music troop's hit single "Zone 13." Radio Appearances include: WEOS 89.fm (NY), Viva Radio.com, RTHK.com – Hong Kong, La Femenina 105.3fm & Radio Chalatenango 1290 KHZ – El Salvador.
Sambarella's DJ sets flow from house, latin, old school hip hop, new wave, classics, electronic, world and rare grooves. Playing at festivals: Genesis, Gathering of the Vibes & Electrikfest– New York, J-Walk and Draw for a Cure – Jersey City, The Great Charity Spin & The Painters Ball – Long Island City, Lubrication – New York City and Brooklyn Art Blast – Williamsburg. Sambarella is member of Gruv Gallery, working together with DJ/Producer David Antonio D'Amato and Emcee Big Game James. In 2005, the three released The Museum of Modern Sound Series, two albums of original dance music, electronic vibes and melodic hip hop tracks.
When not mixing, Sambarella is a working professional dedicated to improving the labor conditions of workers in Central America. She has used her skills as a DJ to raise funds for: The Robert DiLibero Foundation, The Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls, St. Judes Hospital, The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island and the American Cancer Society. You can catch Sambarella performing in clubs, lounges, private loft parties, corporate functions, fundraisers, fashion/art shows, web radio and warehouse parties in the New York City and abroad.
For Bookings contact: [email protected]

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Together with the Funky Transducer and Big Game James in '02, we formed the cross-genre electronic music troupe, Gruv Gallery. Through poetry and rhyme, I infuse the Gruv's grooves with life through my eyes.

All the artists below have had influence on my work and my music, much respect and more to come as I discover

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I want to make movies one day and have been working on a screenplay. I love creative people and collaborating :) Below is a memory of my battered country: El Salvador

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My Blog

I am Amor y Paz

    And I love psychedelic music, I am into a lot of music, but something about the psychedelics that strikes a nerve in a different way.  Had I had my way, I would have been a tee...
Posted by Sambarella on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:16:00 PST

All Saints Day - The Eve of All Hallows

There is something about music, it can have physical effects on you. . .it can sweep you up with its infectous rhythm inducing a physical reaction, and making you want to sing and dance. . . I love pl...
Posted by Sambarella on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:58:00 PST

September 11

9-1-1 is such a strange number and for many, the date alone is of loaded meaning.  It is the number you dial when there is an emergency, the cops, or tragedy strikes.  It is the date when th...
Posted by Sambarella on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:33:00 PST

A Day in May

There is something to be said about random sightings of your past, the hope in your present and the longing of your future.  Is there really a method to the madness, is it easier to believe ...
Posted by Sambarella on Mon, 07 May 2007 09:19:00 PST

We Made NYC DJ HISTORY!!!! And raised $20,000 for Leukemia!

Thanks to everyone that donated, participated, promoted and supported the Great Charity Spin fundraiser for Leukemia!  The Transducer played for 72 hours non-stop the longest recorded dj set in N...
Posted by Sambarella on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:14:00 PST

Christmas Trees Tossed to the Curb

It is so sad to see all the christmas trees tossed on the side of the curb after the holidays. We take great care sometimes to pick the right tree, we adorn it and display it for all to see for a few ...
Posted by Sambarella on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:21:00 PST

Chilling, Forseeing and Being

That's crazy that James Brown passed man, Nevachange and I were just watching him loaded on tv, talking about . . .It's a Man's world! . . Much respect to the Gofather of Soul.I am really looking forw...
Posted by Sambarella on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:20:00 PST

IRAQ is for sale and so are the lives of Americans

Dear friends,Last night I attended a screening of Robert Greenwald's "Iraq for Sale" for more information: www.iraqforsale.org This film is a must see for anyone that has loved ones in Iraq!Our govern...
Posted by Sambarella on Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:28:00 PST

Moet flows fashionably @ fashion week

So I crashed Moet's party at fashion week and it was a delightful experience indeed. . . There is something about sipping 10+ glasses of champagne that makes the heart grow fond, even better when you ...
Posted by Sambarella on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:30:00 PST

WESTBURY JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE Dealership SUCKS! Stay AWAY!

   They are terrible.  Their certified pre-owned dealership sucks, they rip people off by selling cars that have not had their recalls done and have not been properly inspected.EVEN WOR...
Posted by Sambarella on Sat, 05 Aug 2006 10:59:00 PST