Gabriel Ananda

Gabriel Ananda Levermann operates from Cologne, Germany, where he has built his career as a DJ and producer since launching his recording output in 2010. Born in Bad Driburg in 1977, he founded Basmati Records and has released music under the aliases Dazed and Pankananda. His label Soulful Techno Records serves as another outlet for his productions, with over 40 releases spanning his catalog to date.

Ananda's sound centers on peak time driving techno and tech house, with excursions into melodic house and deep house territories. His releases appear on Truesoul, International Deejay Gigolo Records, and Click Records alongside his own imprints. The productions lean toward driving, energetic arrangements suitable for peak hours, though his deep house material explores more restrained tempos. His melodic techno work incorporates harmonic elements while maintaining the rhythmic intensity expected from his techno output.