Val Xalino

Val Xalino, real name Valdemiro Silva Xalino, originates from São Vicente, Cape Verde, and has been active in music since 1953. The artist transitioned into electronic music production in 2025, releasing seven tracks between August and December of that year across labels including Compost and Curation Best Of 2025.

Val Xalino produces indie dance, melodic house & techno, deep house, house, and raw/deep/hypnotic techno. The artist's releases on Compost demonstrate a versatility spanning from the deeper, more introspective house territories to driving techno productions. His electronic work maintains rhythmic complexity that draws from decades of musical experience, delivering tracks that work equally well in intimate club settings and larger dance floors.