(This Carlos Valdes should not be confused with Afrocuban conguero of the same name: Carlos 'Patato' Valdes.) Amsterdam clubbing these days wouldn’t be the same without the ongoing efforts of dj/producer/promoter/labelowner Carlos Valdes. Not only has he enriched the city’s nightlife with a series of refreshing initiatives, breaking new artists from abroad and pushing a young generation of local talent. He’s also managed to become one of Holland’s most respected and loved underground dj’s, setting dancefloors aflame across the Netherlands and abroad.

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