Donna Leake’s musical journey is rooted in her lifelong passion for rhythm, melody, and global sounds. Raised in London, Donna absorbed the city’s rich blend of musical cultures, developing an open-minded approach that now defines her distinct style. She first came to attention as a resident at Brilliant Corners, a Hi-Fi listening bar revered for its audiophile-grade sound system and adventurous selections.

There, Donna cultivated a reputation for her deep, eclectic vinyl sets, seamlessly weaving jazz, soul, Afrobeat, blues, chuggy electronics, and cosmic psychedelia. Her reputation grew as she began playing around the UK and Europe, including celebrated performances at festivals such as Dimensions, Kala, and Dekmantel Selectors. Renowned for her instinctive, genre-blurring selections, Donna’s DJ sets are celebrated for their warmth, curiosity, and life-affirming energy, reflecting her conviction that music can build bridges across cultures and generations.

Beyond the DJ booth, Donna is a passionate crate-digger and music educator, regularly sharing her discoveries via radio shows, mix series, and workshops. Whether performing in intimate spaces or commanding bigger festival stages, she crafts immersive musical journeys, inviting audiences to connect with unfamiliar sounds and each other on the dance floor. Constantly seeking new musical territory, Donna Leake has become a trusted and inspiring presence in the contemporary DJ landscape.