THURSDAY 7:30PM
Modir (Cindy), raised in inner-city Liverpool, developed a fascination for technology and music at a young age, captivated by the jukebox in her local pub. She eagerly awaited bi-weekly visits from the jukebox operator, learning to swap records and set up the auto arm of the player. In the late '70s, as artists like Gladys Knight and Donna Summer topped the charts, Cindy laid the foundation for her lifelong love of music.
Years later, she became immersed in the UK rave scene, attending events hosted by TONKA Hi Fi and others, which led her back to the decks. Having been part of the dance music scene since 1987, Modir's journey began at a warehouse party in Slough, before the term "rave" was popular. Over the next eight years, she witnessed the explosion of rave culture, playing her first DJ set in Cornwall in 1991.
After years in the scene, she took a break to attend university and explore creative projects, feeling disillusioned by the changes in music culture. However, she missed the vibrant community of ravers and returned in 2016, transitioning directly from vinyl to digital platforms. Her first performance back was for 200 people in Bournemouth, which reignited her passion for DJing.
Cindy's musical style encompasses disco, funk, rare groove, and underground tech/deep house, with a preference for tracks featuring powerful basslines and high production quality. She also runs cultureseventysix.com, promoting artists like Dr. Packer and Michael Gray in the South West of England. Modir currently hosts a Thursday night residency on Funky Media Radio, titled "Sirens of Sound." The show airs from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM and features a lineup of exceptional female guest DJs.