2026 Artists

Beau Gordon is a DJ and musician from Philadelphia. He has held a wide breadth of positions in the industry, including event production, archivism and reissue, and education. His specializations are rooted in 20th century Black American Music traditions– particularly the jazz, soul, and funk music of Philadelphia. Beau’s work as a musician and engineer has been featured in publications like The New York Times, Downbeat, and The Wire Magazine, and stations like NPR, WXPN, WRTI, and WFMU.

Affiliations: Ars Nova Workshop, Vinyl Tap 215