KARMA KAFE PRESENTS World Renowned Music Guru Stéphane Pompougnac

Wednesday 6 April 2011

Gaining popularity for its international DJ events, Karma Kafe plays host to a world renowned DJ that reinvented the sounds of Hôtel Costes, DJ Stéphane Pompougnac.

Karma Kafe is bringing some of the Parisian refinement to Dubai with the unique sounds that have made the hotel a hot spot for all to visit.

The exclusive venue and the one of a kind ambient experienced at Karma Kafe is the perfect venue to enjoy the Asian- Californian Fusion menu along with the “a la Française” music played by DJ Stéphane Pompougnac.

Premium open bar service is available on request: Men AED 350 and Woman AED 200. Alternatively a la carte menu is available throughout the night.

This intimate evening of fantastic food and music in the surroundings of Karma Kafe promises to be an unforgettable occasion. For reservations call 04 423 0909 / 050 29 11 333

AboutStéphane Pompougnac

With his new compilation, ‘Night & Day’, the man who was proclaimed the ‘prince of lounge’ when he arrived on the scene to rave reviews in 1999 finally shows us the two sides to his talent. Everyone, without exception, considers Stéphane Pompougnac to be the musical image of a certain idea of French luxury that is represented by such brands as Chanel and Dom Pérignon! With 5 platinum and 14 gold discs, along with 5 million album sales worldwide, he made his mark on people’s minds and ears with a collection recorded exclusively for the Hôtel Costes almost 14 years ago. Now, on these new collections, he develops a vision that is both more personal and more wide-ranging, displaying a palette of sounds that reach beyond the gates of the famous establishment and out into the rhythms of the day and the night. These two times of day let him show two different facets of his personality. For this new musical journey follows above all his long-held desire to work on a more ‘club’ project that reflects the music her has been playing as a DJ around the world since 1986.

It is an insight into his 25 years DJing at clubs around the world that he gives us on Night, “although it’s a bit more restrained than in clubs”, deeper, more tribal in tone. The last track, ‘Walk Tall’ by Glimpse, is the track with which he used to round off his sets in Ibiza. It has a deep house, almost progressive feel to it that rubs shoulders with Nicolas Jaer’s slightly worldy ‘Mi Mujer’, the album’s first track and one of Pompougnac’s absolute favourites. His choices lead him more towards Cadenza’s Luciano than vocals: “I prefer music to voices. The music can be subtle, and I like listening to what happens during the intro.” On the Day version, he lets his taste for acoustic take over. It sounds far more indie, with its eclectic selection and a less electronic approach to production. This stylish and elegant sensibility is his hallmark and he continues in the same vein, even if he’s a little more offbeat this time, using distortion to give the music a more live, more quickfire sound. A definition? “A compilation of my 80s influences and alternative electro-pop.” It contains a hotchpotch of 80s new wave with guest appearances by Peter Kingsberry and Catherine Ringer, the reggae sounds of Patrice, and some more rock moments with The Hundred in the Hands or Boys Noize’s remix of Charlotte Gainsbourg. Still, the real gem on this double album is the virtual EP that has worked its way onto this compilation. There are five original compositions produced by his label, Stéphane Pompougnac Productions, and included on the two different mixes to illustrate the remarkable scope of his desires. There is ‘Experience’, the supremely catchy and clubby instrumental ‘Take Her By The Hand’ featuring Lady Linn on the Night version; and on the Day side, a fairly electro-lounge feature by the magical Peter Kingsberry and a second guest appearance by Lady Linn, but above all there’s ‘Morning Flow’ by Malik Alary, the first artist Pompougnac signed up to his label.

Stéphane Pompougnac is an all-round artist and, after 25 years in the business, now more than ever he is cementing his reputation as a composer, producer and DJ.

ABOUT KARMA KAFE

Karma Kafe is a deliciously different restaurant-lounge-bar concept from Raymond Visan, the creator of Buddha Bar. Sumptuous surroundings offer a feast for all the senses with a fusion of Far Eastern and Californian flavours, including freshly made sushi, and a magical mix of music. The outdoor terrace also offers a fantastic view of the Dubai Fountain, a must for all visitors to the city.

This hidden gem can be found in an intimate corner of Souk Al Bahar in The Old Town, Burj Khalifa. For lounge and table reservations, please call Karma Kafe on 04 423 0909 or 050 29 11 333.