Rustam Ospanoff

Rustam Ospanoff is a Kazakhstani-born DJ, music curator, and event producer whose eclectic taste and deep passion for soulful sounds have made him a renowned figure in the global music scene. Based between Almaty and New York City, Ospanoff is celebrated for blending jazz, soul, disco, and house music into seamless, genre-defying sets that captivate audiences worldwide. Since launching his career in the mid-2000s, he has hosted and curated influential events, including the long-running “Jazzystan” festival in Almaty, which helped put Kazakhstan on the map for music lovers.

Rustam’s ear for authentic, emotionally charged music has won him invitations to play at prestigious venues and festivals across Europe, Asia, and North America, sharing stages with luminaries such as Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova, and DJ Spinna. Beyond the turntables, he is also known for his online radio shows and curatorial projects, nurturing a community of listeners and pushing the boundaries of modern soulful music. Driven by an ethos of cultural exchange and sonic exploration, Rustam Ospanoff continues to inspire and connect through his artistry, making him a vital voice in contemporary music culture.