Joe Ariwa & Sister Audrey (live)

Due to health reasons, Mad Professor will unfortunately not be able to perform at Nuits sonores 2026. We send him all our support and wish him a speedy recovery. His eldest son, Joe Ariwa, will replace him, still performing live with Sister Audrey. Joe Ariwa is a London-based dub producer, sound engineer, and live performance specialist!

Mad Professor cancelled, replaced by Joe Ariwa

Originally from Georgetown, Guyana, Mad Professor emerged on the dub scene in the 1980s, revolutionizing the genre with his unique approach. Both an artist and producer, he has spent decades crafting hypnotic grooves and captivating delays from the controls of his legendary Ariwa studio. Combining the roots of reggae with bold electronic experimentation, his work is a masterclass in space and sonic textures. Whether transporting audiences to otherworldly realms or delivering powerful, deep live performances, Mad Professor remains a pioneer of the dub diaspora, always seeking experimentation and innovation.