Born in Buenos Aires to Cape Verdean families, Rumi’s musical identity reflects a lifelong dialogue between his roots and the dancefloor — where the jazz, Brazilian, and Afro-Latin sounds that shaped his upbringing meet with his deep love and commitment to house, disco, and techno. What started as a hobby in 2005, took a serious turn upon his move to Vienna in 2016. Since then, he has become a driving force in the city’s underground scene. He is one of the founding members of A party called Jack, an event series and collective celebrating house music and its origins in funk, soul, and disco. Rumi later also launched GAZE, a platform amplifying the “queer gaze” on electronic music, visual arts, and performance — now a cornerstone of Vienna’s LGBTQI+ community. GAZE has become household name in some of the hottest festivals in the region. Rumi’s dynamic approach behind the decks (mixing both vinyl and digital) has led to appearances in some of Europe's most acclaimed clubs, event series and festivals.In 2026, Rumi steps into a long-awaited new phase, unveiling his first productions and co-launching a record label born from 21 years of devoted music digging. The label is set to go live late summer 2026.