Darek Mazzone

I’m a Seattle-based DJ, filmmaker, and cultural connector working at the intersection of music, technology, and global storytelling. For over three decades on air at KEXP, I’ve helped shape how audiences discover and engage with international sound. As Executive Director of SAMA: Music + Art, I produce concerts, films, and cultural programs that amplify voices from around the world, with a focus on immigrant and indigenous artists. My work spans collaborations with global musicians, partnerships in tech and innovation, and humanitarian projects supporting displaced communities. Through radio, film, and live events, I explore how music carries history, identity, and connection, building pathways between cultures and creating spaces where people can truly listen