☀️ June Happenings: Mud Runs, Birthday Magic, and the Pachamama Launch 🎧
Dropping my Dream Pool Party set + an inside look at what we're building this summer.
Hey Familia,
Summer is officially, beautifully here. My boys and I kicked off the season this past weekend by conquering the Mud Factor obstacle course! Seeing them push through, get absolutely covered in mud, and cross that finish line as a family was the perfect reminder of what summer is all about: movement, joy & good times.
As we slide into my favorite month of the year, the calendar is packed with milestones, music, and true community evolution.
The Main Sound Feature: The Dream Pool Party Mix
To kick off my birthday week, I am letting you into the studio for a private 60-minute live practice set. I’m soundtracking a dream pool party this weekend, and I wanted to build an intentional, globally inspired sonic landscape that takes you from a sun-bathing 73 BPM all the way to a splashing 125 BPM party.
It is 100% clean, family-friendly, and packed with everything from Maze & Frankie Beverly and Janet Jackson to Burna Boy, Asake, and Bad Bunny. Pop it in your speakers for your next backyard BBQ or patio day-shoot!
🎧 [STREAM THE DREAM POOL PARTY MIX ON SOUNDCLOUD]
Catch Up & Look Ahead: The June Recap
If you missed our high-energy weekend out in St. Charles, you can now fully relive the magic. My Chicken N Picklerecap is live!
📸 [WATCH RECAP REEL 1] & [WATCH RECAP REEL 2]
🎂 This Saturday, June 13th: DJ AO’s Birthday Session & Open Decks
This weekend, we are doing things differently for my birthday. I’m stepping behind the decks alongside three phenomenal guest DJs who specialize in deep house, soulful funk, and raw Latin hip-hop.
But this isn’t just a party, it’s an investment. We are opening up the space for new folks and aspiring selectors who want to learn how to DJ.
Whether you’re an adult looking to pick up a new creative outlet or a youth finding your rhythm, we are holding space for you to touch the plastic - SOON!
🗓️ Save the Dates: Upcoming Curation & Foundations
My summer calendar is an exploration of range. Here is where we are heading next:
Friday, June 12th: A private pool party in Saint Louis County.
Sunday, June 28th: Our 7th private group DJ House Session where locals come through to connect, learn & vibe.
Thursday, July 2nd: A private 20-Year Business Anniversary Party, sound -designing a premium night of light Hip Hop, classic R&B, and global Afrobeats.
Sunday, August 2nd: THE PACHAMAMA SHIFT FOUNDATION LAUNCH! 🌳✨ Save the date for our very first open public family reunion at Tower Grove Park. Expect community wellness, music, movement, and a space built for ALL.
Saturday, August 22nd: A private 50th birthday party! Hip Hop & R&B.
Saturday, September 19nd: A public Healing Arts Festival! Come through for yoga, wellness & more! (Will share tickets ASAP!)
TBA (Coming Soon): Keep your eyes open for our upcoming, genre-bending Salsa & Gangsta Rap Social. You already know the blend is going to be unforgettable.
Upcoming Field Trip
Join me for an adult field trip, inspired Nyara’s recent Creative Field Trip to Chicago (Reel 1, Reel 2, Reel 3).
July 24-July 26th in Nashville, Tennessee for Dancer’s Paradise.
A 3-Day weekend event held by Nashville Salsa Dancing Company.
With a booming IG page, teaching real-world & real-talk Salsa. 3 different DJs, and daily dance socials all around town - this is going to be game changing.
I like her vibe & she told me to come down! LEGGO 🥳
You know I love to travel.
Your Passport To The Music
If you are a corporate brand manager, a couple planning a wedding, a school coordinator plotting a back-to-school function, or someone celebrating a milestone birthday, welcome to my portfolio.
Music is the medicine that drives collective growth. When you hire me, you aren’t just getting a playlist; you are partnering with a curator who invests back into the youth, the culture, and the community.
My SoundCloud holds my complete live archive, and my YouTube channel is where you can see the 360-degree visuals come to life.
Summer booking dates for late 2026 are closing fast. Let’s map out your vision.
Stay Blessed,
DJ AO Anna Ortiz-Aragon, founder of Align With Anna®️
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Forward this newsletter to your family group chat, your running crew, or the person planning your summer parties!
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