Biography
Belgian artist Dirk Swartenbroekx has been spinning and producing music since 1996 under the name of Buscemi. His remarkable music style is described as warm electronica with elements of bossa, soul, jazz, house, brazilian grooves, afrobeat, balkan, drum’ n bass and dub… So far Dirk released 9 solo albums, 3 albums with the Italian pianist and composer Michel Bisceglia, 1 album with Italian singer and crooner Rocco Granata and 2 EP’s with Spanish singer El Rubio. JAZZ WORKS, his record for the iconic jazzlabel BLUE NOTE, went around the world. Hit single SEASIDE reached more than 3 million streams on Spotify and is featured on more then 300 international compilations. Other Buscemi songs are listed on famous dance compilations released by DEFECTED, BUDDHA BAR and CAFE DEL MAR. Recently in 2023 and 2024, he toured with Belgian Blues Legend Roland Van Campenhout. They recorded together the afro-track My Gris-Gris that became an underground hit in Australia, in full rotation on national radio and independent stations. Buscemi’s groove is worldwide acknowledged and his fame as remixer too. He lately reworked tracks for artists as Ozark Henry, Hooverphonic, Lady Linn, Isolde Lasoen, Melody Gardot, Madredeus and Calexico. Buscemi performs at class brandevents and was the resident DJ of the formerly renowned 3 star restaurant Hertog Jan in Belgium. He made an exclusive dj-compilation with Kenny Dope of Masters At Work for the prestigious MINISTRY OF SOUND-label and played at festivals worldwide. Campo Solar, Couleur Cafe, Werchter, Tomorrowland, Burning Man USA, South by Southwest USA, Jazz Festival Toronto, Montreux Jazz Switzerland, La Fabrique Tokio, Electric Castle Festival Romania, Balaton Festival Hungary… He appeared on stages in more than 40 countries. All info and bookings: www.buscemi.be
Buscemi
Dj – Producer – Frequent traveller
Life is Music!
“Music plays a significant role in various contexts of our life and can have a profound impact on our experiences. Music can greatly influence the atmosphere, mood, and overall experience in a particular setting.”
Buscemi’s skill at turning his hand to basically anything is born out by the way he manages to combine a wide range of musical styles. Buscemi’s groove is worldwide acknowledged and his fame as remixer too. The man produced already more then 50 mixes, he reworked tracks for bands and artists as Melanie Gardot, Madredeus, Hooverphonic and Calexico.
Dirk Swartenbroekx still explores his exquisite worldwide taste for beautiful girls (as seen on his record sleeves) and additional warm music. He is still much in demand as DJ (eclectic, warm and deep stylee! – afro, bossa, house, electro, balkan beats, dub, drum ‘n bass, hits!…), but can also be booked as a complete live-band with his act Squadra Bossa. Succesfull dj- and live-gigs took place in more than 40 countries. (Canada, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Turkey, Switzerland, Romania, Malta, Italia, Ireland, Israel, VS, South-Africa, Denmark, Germany, England, Hungary, Finland, France, Mexico, Japan, China…)
Listen to Buscemi
Upcoming Gigs
Main Live DJ Dates
Austria: Club Meirei – Flex – Passage – Leopold Club (Vienna)
Argentina: Bossa Ball tournaments in Buenos Aires and MAr del Plata
Belgium: Tomorrowland – Rock Werchter – I Love Techno – Axion Beack Rock – Ten Days Off – Pukkelpop – Dour Festival – Food – Le Botanique – Vooruit – Dranouter – Lokerse Feesten – Gent Jazz Festival – Marktrock – Leffingeleure – Pole Pole…
Brazil: King’s Party (Brasilia)
China: Bar Rouge (Shangai) – World Expo (Shangai)
Canada: Montreal Jazz Festival – Fez (Toronto)
Denmark: Club Rust (Kopenhagen)
Dubai: Cargo Club
Finland: Sokos Club (Helsinki)
France: Le Batofar (Paris) – L’Aeroneff (Lille) – Palais De Tokyo (Paris)
Germany: Popkomm (Koln) – Moffat Cafe (Munchen) – Ministry of Sound Tour (Isle of Sylt, Frankfurt) – Kino International (Berlin)
Hungary: La Citadella (Budapest) – TV Tower (Pecs)
Ireland: Ultralounge Club (Dublin)
Israel: Tamarz Lounge (Tel Aviv)
Italy: Ex Deposito Locomotive (Palermo) – Akab (Rome) – Nabilah (Napoli)
Japan:La Fabrique (Tokio)
Malta: Hilton Hotel (Portomaso St Julians)
Mexico: Exteresa Festival (Mexico) – Ixtapa (MTV Latin America) – Aca Sound Fest (Acapulco)
Namibia: Club London (Windhoek)
Portugal: Fragil (Lisbon)
Romania: Transylvanian Film Festival (Cluj Napoca) – Electric Castle Festival (Cluj Napoca)
Russia: Cafe Roset (Moscow) – Soho Lounge (Moscow)
Serbia: Refract Festival 2005 (Belgrade)
Spain: Asparragus Festival (La Coruna) – Jerez de la Frontera (Club) – Barcelona (La Paloma) – Salamanca (City Festival)
South Africa: Oppikoppi Festival (Pretoria)
Switzerland: Montreux Jazz Festival
Thailand: Bed and Supper Club (Bangkok) – Hilton hotel (Bangkok)
Tjech Republic: Akropolis (Prague)
Turkey: Club Babylon (Istanbul)
The Netherlands: Nighttown (Rotterdam) – Lowlands Festival – Beurs van Berlage (Amsterdam) – Melkweg (Amsterdam) – Tivoli (Utrecht) – 013 (Tilburg)
UK: The Crypt (London)
USA: Scratchouse, South By Southwest 2017 (Austin), Artscape Festival 2005 (Baltimore) – 18th Street Lounge 2008 (Washington) – Burning Man Festival 2006 (Black Rock Desert)
Important Compilations feat. Buscemi
The Swing Revolution vol 4 – 2014 Lola’s World
Deep Nation – 2014 Club Star
Arsenio Manila Vol 1 – 2012 Tarifa Records
Presents of The Radar – 2012 Radar
Afro Art House – 2011 Afro Art
Supperclub Nine – 2011 Cloud Nine Music
Belpop 50 jaar – 2011 EMI
Digestive After Dinner Dance – 2010 Dance4life
Eme Catedral Hotel – 2010 Tarifa Records
Humo’s Belgentop – 2010 EMI
Hot Rail (Calexico) – 2010 Cityslang
Music For Cocktails the Elite Edition – 2009 United Recordings
Hotellounge – 2009 EMI
Humo Alle 2009 Goed – 2009 EMI
The Lounge Box Vol. 2 – 2009 Sony Music
Issy Does it (Isabelle Antena) – 2009 Whatever Productions
Blue Note Trip 8 Swing Low/Fly High – 2009 Blue Note
Buddha Bar X – 2008 Georges V Records
Buddha Bar Monte-Carlo – 2017 Georges V Records
De Maxx Studio Brussel Vol. 13 – 2008 541
Rendez Vous 25 Unieke Covers uit 25 jaar Studio Brussel – 2008 EMI
100% Alternative – 2008 EMI
Flamundo – 2008 Flanders Music Centre
100% Dance Classics – 2008 EMI
100% Belpop – 2008 EMI
The Balkan Club Night Vol. 1 – 2008 Lola’s World
Gypsy Beats and Balkan Bangers Too – 2007 Atlantic Jaxx
Milano Nu Jazz vol 2 – 2007 Records Kicks
Beach House – 2007 Hed Kandi
Club Jazz Jet – 2007 Rambling Records
Bossa a la Mode Best – 2007 Rambling Records
Now Dance 1 – 2007 EMI
Switch Studio Brussel Vol. 10 – 2007 La Musique Fait La Force
Dance Exclusive 3 – 2007 SBA/GALA Records
De Maxx Studio Brussel Vol. 11 – 2007 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Ten Days Off 2007 – 2007 Play Out
The Afro Club Night – 2006 Lola’s World
Electric Gypsyland Vol 2 – 2006 Crammed Discs
Blue Note Trip 2 Sunset/Sunrise – 2006 Blue Note
Man Ray Box – 2006 Milan Music
De Maxx Studio Brussel Vol. 10 – 2006 PIAS
Switch Studio Brussel Vol. 9 – 2006 541
Cafe Mambo Ibiza mixed by Pete Gooding – 2005 Defected
Casa Latina – 2005 Grand Gallery
Elektromomium – 2005 Flanders Music Centre
Pure Nu Latin – 2005 Brioche Edizione Musicali
Garota Diferente – 2004 Schema Records
Blue Note Festival Edition 2004 – 2004 Blue Note
Flamundo – 2004 Flanders Music Centre
Agent Du Monde presents The Special Sao Paulo Connection – 2004 Ocho
Kapitein Winokio zag 1 Beer – 2004 Haiku Records
Chill Two 2004 – 2004 Sony Music Media
Gilles Peterson Eclectic Sessions Vol. 2 – 2003 Trust The DJ
Chill Two Sensual Lounge – 2003 Jive
Humo Alle 2003 Goed – 2003 EVA
New Latin Express – 2003 Shakti Records
Chill Two Oriental Lounge – 2003 EVA
Your Lounge Your Music 6 – 2003 541
Your Lounge Your Music 5 – 2003 541
Vintage Chill Vol. 2 – 2003 Kriztal Entertainment
Switch Studio Brussel Vol. 3 – 2003 541
El Latino – 2003 Beechwood Music
Electronico (Madredeus) – 2002 EMI
Rio Lounge – 2002 Sony Music
The Kharma Trilogy – 2002 Bar De Lune
Cargo High Tech 2 – 2002 Cool Division
Relahouse in Ibiza Vol. 2 – So Dens
Sushi Bar Vol. 1 – 2002 EMI Italy
Tributo (Suba) – 2002 Zirguiboom
Urban Theory Presents… Meltdown – 2001 Urban Theory
Humo Alle 2001 Goed – 2001 Virgin
Digital Mestizo – Revelde Discos 2001
Nu Jazz Vol. 1 – 2001 Luxury Lounge
Kharma Beats – 2001 Bar De Lune
Speech of Sound Vol. 1 – 2001 Milano
Cinnabar Rhythm Plate – 2001 EMI Indonesia
Zona Oasi – 2001 So Dens
Switch Studio Brussel – 2001 EVA
Codachromes Chapter Two – 2000 Distance
Glucklich 4 – 2000 Compost Records
Fnac Club Electronico – 2000 So Dens
Mile High Club – 2000 Mascara
Lounge Theme 2 – 2000 Luxury Lounge
An Endless Journey Vol. 3 – 2000 Family Affair
10 days of Techno vol. 2 – 1999 PIAS
Freezone 5 – 1998 SSR Records
Gilles Peterson and Norman Jay Desert Island mix – 1997 Journeys By DJ