Obando

Obando is one of the most respected and consistent figures in Colombia’s underground electronic music scene. With a career spanning over 18 years, he has carved out a distinct identity thanks to an authentic, versatile sound deeply rooted in his origins. Born in Medellín, he was heavily influenced by the musical legacy of his father, one of the city's DJ pioneers. This early exposure to the art form led him to start his career at a young age. Since then, Obando has developed a unique style that blends the elegance of house, the power of techno, and the hypnotic essence of minimal, always guided by emotion, groove, and a rich sense of experience. As a producer, his work has been supported by acclaimed international labels such as Rawthentic Music, Too Many Rules, Inmotion Music, D’eaupe, and On Edge Society, solidifying his presence in the global electronic music landscape. Obando has taken his music to over 12 countries, performing at some of the most prominent clubs and festivals in the scene, including: Festivals: BPM Festival (Costa Rica), III Points (USA), Resistance (Colombia), La Solar (Colombia & USA), Cocoon in the Garden (Colombia), The Masquerade by Claptone, Ritvales, BAUM Park, Monsterland (Italy), Buena Vida Beach, among others. Clubs: Pacha (Barcelona & NYC), Privilege (Ibiza), Ritter Butzke (Berlin), Harry Klein (Munich), Sankeys (NYC), Floyd and 1-800-Lucky (Miami), Lost Beach (Ecuador), Baalsaal (Hamburg), La Riviera and Art Club (Madrid), Still! (Naples), and many more. He is currently a resident DJ and booker at the renowned Salón Amador in Medellín, and hosts his weekly show Residente X on La X 103.9 FM, where he continues to nurture and showcase local talent and electronic culture. Obando represents a new wave of Latin American artists with a global vision. His sound is powerful, refined, and ever-evolving, with a strong commitment to elevating the electronic music movement from Medellín to the world.