For Carlos Valdes, the dancefloor is a language—a space where music dissolves boundaries and movement speaks in its own rhythm. His journey is about more than playing records; it’s about creating spaces where people can be fully themselves, where history echoes in every bassline, and where house music isn’t just heard, but felt.
Raised in Amsterdam by Chilean parents, Valdes’ love for music started with collecting records—long before he ever stepped behind the decks. As the founder of IsBurning, he helped shape Amsterdam’s LGBTQ+ club culture, curating nights that champion freedom, identity, and movement.
At Shoulder 2 Shoulder Radio, where house and hip-hop move in sync, Valdes embodies the spirit of movement—blurring eras, dissolving barriers, and guiding dancers into that rare, weightless moment where the music takes over and nothing else exists.
