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 Performing on Friday November 14th at Zen Goddess Take Over all female line-up Whitney Blake is an electronic dance music DJ and an American hip-hop singer-songwriter with a soulful reggae influence,  positive message, and honest emotive delivery. 

 Back for her 5th year at Zen Awakening Festival as a part of our Goddess Takeover November15th 2025, DJ SHEWXLF takes listeners on a journey inspired by her time spent in Mauritius, travels around the world, love for nature, indigenous instruments, and spirituality, with a deep desire to connect humanity back to their bodies, their spirits, and most of all where we came from, Mama Gaia.

Exit 9 

Born in New Jersey and based in Atlanta, Exit 9 (Demarr Brown) is a powerhouse behind the decks known for his explosive, genre-bending sets that fuse heavy bass, mid-tempo grooves, and fearless transitions. A master crowd-reader and experience-creator, Exit 9 turns every stage into a high-energy journey through sound and motion.

His performances have lit up stages alongside icons like aTipper, Daily Bread, G Jones, 12th Planet, Adventure Club, Rusko, Seven Lions, and Infected Mushroom, and he’s rocked events from MTV VMA and Super Bowl after-parties to corporate bashes for IBM and Sony.

Exit 9’s mission is simple: blend art, energy, and bass to spark connection. Whether commanding massive festival crowds or curating intimate experiences, he’s not just mixing music — he’s moving culture.

 From the vibrant roots of Puerto Rico and Trinidad, DJ Drum Silva and Reka, (Drum Circle Hippie) unite the ancestral power of Afro and Latino percussion with deep, hypnotic Tribal House grooves!

With 30 years behind the turn tables, Dj Drum Silva fuses high energy house beats from his home city of Newark, New Jersey, with his love for Afro-Latin Percussion. Enriching his mix with the raw, live energy of his Congas.

Joining forces with him is Reka, the Drum Circle Hippie, a Florida-based percussionist and rhythm facilitator who channels the spirit of West Africa through the heartbeat of her Djembe. 

Jkali is a vibrant architect of transformative experiences, crafting auditory journeys that transcend the conventional and invites a deep awakening of global consciousness. She nurtures safe, expressive spaces where art, community, wellness, music, movement, and intention come together in harmony. 

 Robert Aura Freitag ( Pushing Lotuses )  has been experimenting with music since 1992, He has recently ventured into styles of uplifting Electronic Basye Gitchy Hypnotic Tunes. When seeing and hearing him you will definitely feel his Energy through the music understanding that we are all connected in this Beautiful Crazy place Called the Universe. Music is not the only form in which he shows his love, but in art as well. Specializing in Visionary Art gathering information in order to represent it as best as he can in this realm. Using all of his gifts in conjunction, is his way of showing how to Understand and Enjoy the Universal Language, Namaste 

 As an author, emcee, promoter, booking agent, and tour manager, sympL has worn many hats and his resume includes some of the best in hip hop and EDM. First and foremost, however, he is an artist raised, groomed, and tested by the d.i.y. ethos. As founding member and manager of the group, Projekt Lotus, he was able to establish a solid and loyal fanbase around the U.S. He worked up the touring ranks both solo and with his group to share the stage and support highly publicized tours with Wu-Tang Clan's Cappadonna, Del the Funky Homosapien and Hieroglyphics, Chali2na and Akil the MC of Jurassic 5, Cypress Hill,  Das EFX, the Artifacts, and more. For several years, he teamed up with Lifted Presents to curate and promote up & coming bass music artists such as Downlink, Zebbler Encanti Experience, Clozee, Esseks, Freddy Todd, Kirby Bright, Mc Wavy, DJ Dara, and others. sympL's touring schedule had always been hectic - juggling between hosting EDM events as an MC while also performing & promoting hip hop events across the country. 

 A stylistically unique Music Band from day one, the members of Dragon Triiibe have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they’d been together their entire musical careers.

Throughout the course of the group’s collaboration, they have won over the hearts of music lovers, and the conscious healers from all walks of life and across multiple genres. They even work in a Genre not known by many called GODHOP. While performing at a variety of venues and making many public appearances, their captivating, high-energy concerts have earned them an ever-growing fan base.

 AVE has been with Zen Awakening Festival since it's begining in 2014 and has been a key component to the Zen experience as our production manager and performing artist. He is the muisic ambassador behind every Zen. 

AVE is a DJ producer and live set performer based out of Tampa with roots all up the East Coast.  He has had multiple residencies in Central Florida and has played numerous shows and festivals from Miami to New Jersey and west through Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee  His broad style will bring you everything from Psy-Bass to Funky House to Deep Dark Wubs.  His organic approach to blending sounds will get you moving right always.

 DJ P3T3 is an open-format DJ known for his dynamic ability to adapt his sound to any venue and create unforgettable experiences on the dancefloor. With over four years of experience performing at clubs, weddings, and festivals, DJ P3T3 brings a unique blend of high-energy sets, smooth lounge vibes, and festival-ready performances that keep audiences engaged from the first beat to the last.

What sets DJ P3T3 apart is his keen sense of crowd-reading — seamlessly tailoring his music to fit the energy of the room while elevating the atmosphere to new heights. Influenced by internationally renowned artists such as Miss Monique, James Hype, and Sasha Hart, his style merges precision mixing with creativity, ensuring every set is fresh, captivating, and unforgettable.

Whether headlining a festival, setting the mood at an intimate lounge, or bringing people together on the wedding dancefloor.

 Jesicca Aloha is a sound frequency alchemist DJ whose sets weave together a wide variety of genres such as Afro House, Sacred Bass, Tech-Melodic House, Breakbeats, Drum & Bass, Latin Vibes, and Tribal Beats—infused with an intuitive sense of rhythm and energy. She enhances her performances with live drumming and immersive soundscapes, curating a multi-sensory journey that inspires uninhibited movement, awakens the primal self, and ignites ecstatic joy. Experiencing her sets makes it clear why she’s known as the Goddess of Play and Creation. Her passion for guiding dancers into a state of pure connection, freedom, and ecstasy fuels her soul.

She is based in Delray Beach, FL, and has been facilitating Ecstatic dances for over 4 years. Now her main focus is to touch the hearts of thousands of people around the world with her medicine.

Rooted in folk and guided by the heart, Airbee brings personal stories and perspectives to life with just voice and guitar. His music flows with honesty and warmth, singing about self-love, truth, freedom, awakening, and connection — like a conversation with an old friend. Performing all-acoustic, Airbee shares raw emotion with simplicity and care, creating music that resonates wherever he plays. Each performance feels grounding and freeing — a gentle reminder of who we are, and how music can bring us back to ourselves 

 Bhakti Bliss Kirtan has a unique style which transports you to a deep devotional place in your heart, while also inspiring you to get up and dance and express your joy and bliss for life! Kirtan is the joyful expression of Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion, and it’s one of the easiest ways to open your heart and feel your love connection to all of everything!

Cheryl Chaffee is the group's founder- she has been leading kirtan at yoga studios, churches, temples, community centers and sacred spaces around the world since 2009, including festivals such as the Rasa Lila Fest, the Tampa Indian Music Festival, Aqueous Festival, Wonderfruit, Lovelight Festivals, Shakti Rising Goddess Festival, Sangha Fest, and Zen Awakening Festival. Cheryl’s angelic voice and grounded energy is personal, inspiring, and transformative.

Each band member brings their unique artistry to the group, creating a multi-dimensional sound experience. The combined vibrations lift you up and help you attune to your own inner resonance, as well as connect with the frequencies of the Divine. Audience participation is encouraged! Sing and dance your heart’s blissful freedom!

 R0rschach is an Omni-Genra DJ/Producer From Detroit Michigan. Currently residing in the beautiful Tahoe area taking inspiration from hip hop, soul, and funk, fusing musical cultures from all over the world to bring you a unique and enthralling experience for chill vibes and dancefloor freaks alike. 

 From Raves and EDM events, fashion shows, pagan festivals and Burning man regionals to anime and comic cons and even steampunk themed weddings, DJ Duke does them all!  

He’s a versatile and experienced dj that began spinning old skool vinyl in the 90s at underground Waterhouse parties (and still does!) but has mostly transferred over to digital for ease of transport. 

Duke plays whatever the event calls for.  All genres including house, trance, deep house, trap, Drum and bass, breaks, ambient, electro swing, pop, rock and mash ups.  Deep down he’s still that OG techno, EDM raver at heart tho!

 “Swami Hill is conscious hip hop artist from Houston, Texas, residing in Gainesville, Florida. His music is a direct reflection of gratitude and love centered around self and our connection to each other. Captivating lyrics…beautiful beats and most of all positive and uplifting message.” 

 Adam Engelson has been involved in the Florida festival scene since the early 2010s, whether hosting mini-fest fundraisers for his non-profit, teaching workshops to kids of all ages, or performing music with his band, Adam has found a family in this community. He is excited to be teaching "Poi Fundamentals: Planes, Timing and Direction" and "Join The Magician's Guild: An Intro to Card Magic" at the Kids Camp this year, as well as hosting a collaborative song writing workshop! 

Find your Zen while your kids explore new exciting forms of expression!