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WOLO

WOLO is the stage name of Matteo Ponzano, an Italian DJ, electronic music producer, radio host, and live performer. He is based between Ibiza and Dubai and is known for hybrid electronic performances that integrate live instruments. WOLO is widely recognized for his long-running radio show Music Therapy on Ibiza Global Radio, where he has contributed to shaping a reflective and human-centered approach to electronic music broadcasting.[1]

Biography

Matteo Ponzano was born in Italy and developed an early interest in music, sound experimentation, and radio. Over time, he built an international career as a DJ, producer, and live performer, adopting the artistic name WOLO. His artistic identity is rooted in electronic music as a medium for emotional expression, listening culture, and collective experience rather than purely entertainment.

Career

Radio and Broadcasting

WOLO has been an established voice on Ibiza Global Radio, an international electronic music radio station associated with Ibiza’s club culture. He hosts Music Therapy, a radio show broadcast worldwide, centered on deep listening, hybrid live performances, and spoken reflections. The show has been running for more than a decade and is considered one of the station’s distinctive long-format programs.[2]

Music and Live Performances

WOLO is known for hybrid live performances that combine DJ mixing with live instruments such as synthesizers, hand percussion, flutes, and handpans. His musical style spans deep house, organic and afro-influenced electronic music, ambient textures, melodic techno, and Middle Eastern influences.

He has performed across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, appearing at festivals, cultural events, and international showcases. His festival appearances include Ibiza Global Festival and UNTOLD Festival. In Ibiza, he has shared the stage with internationally recognized electronic artists including Nic Fanciulli and Luciano, as documented by multiple media outlets covering Ibiza Global Festival.[3][4]

In November 2025, WOLO served as Official Presenter and DJ at the International Music Summit (IMS) Dubai. In the same year, he was Official Speaker for ZAMNA at UNTOLD Dubai, taking part in talks and programming related to electronic music culture and contemporary festival formats.[5][6]

Releases and Production

As a music producer, WOLO has released singles and EPs on international electronic music labels including Café de Anatolia, Deepwit Recordings, and No Hay Records. His releases have been featured by Ibiza Global Radio and electronic music media platforms.[7][8]

Selected releases include Running Love, Our Way, Imperfect Hearts, and Arabian Sunrise.

Music Curation and Professional Activity

In addition to his artistic career, WOLO has worked as a music curator and creative consultant for international brands and hospitality projects. He has curated music experiences for automotive brands such as Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Lancia.

He previously served as Music Curator Manager at W Dubai – The Palm, part of Marriott International, where he was responsible for musical programming and live performance concepts within the venue.

Media Coverage and Reception

WOLO’s work has received coverage from electronic music, culture, and lifestyle media. Publications and platforms such as Ibiza Global Radio, Ibiza Style, Periódico de Ibiza, Ibiza Spotlight, Dancelandmag, Rave Jungle, Clubbing Spain, Discover Ibiza, and Max Blizz have featured his performances, releases, and involvement in festivals and cultural projects.[9][10] In 2026, his career trajectory, the evolution of the Music Therapy project, and his expansion into the Southeast Asian scene were the subject of a dedicated feature in The Beat Bali.[11]

Artistic Vision

WOLO’s artistic approach emphasizes music as a shared human ritual. His projects aim to slow down listening habits, encourage emotional awareness, and create immersive environments where electronic music, live performance, and human connection converge.

Discography (selected)

- Running Love (EP) - Our Way (EP) - Imperfect Hearts - Arabian Sunrise

External links

Official website: https://www.officialwolo.com Music Therapy Worldwide Web App: https://musictherapyworldwide.me Ibiza Global Radio – Music Therapy artist page Spotify artist profile: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4q6WbwYZzy1atfxVhDvR5t Apple Music artist profile YouTube channel

References

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