Åke Kanaria
Name: Markus Malvisalo
DJ-name: Åke Kanaria / Åke
Years in operation: can’t remember
Three essential records: I have to say Chemical Brothers – Dig Your Own Hole, Daft Punk – Homework and Jimmy Castor Bunch – It’s Just Begun
Why did you originally wanted to become a DJ: It’s fun to play good music.
What’s the hottest thing around right now: Summer
Also something of a founding member, Åke Kanaria handles both the biz and the music aspects of Plauge. When it comes to music, Markus is all about that funky ish, being a fan of 70′s funk and hip hop from early on. Recently he’s gotten more into the ghetto-er side of things and is digging on some African stuff right now, after he went there for a bit. However, like many of the Plaugeites, mr. Kanaria doesn’t limit himself to much of anything and digs on mostly any kinda good music. He’s a quintessential member of Plauge and definitely has all the qualifications for the job, which mostly consist of the ability and willingness to boogie down.