Manolet Dario
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| Born | Manila, Philippines |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Electronic, house, soul, funk, disco |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, nightlife entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Associated acts | Café Got Soul Boracay, Got Soul Manila |
Manolet Dario is a Filipino DJ and nightlife entrepreneur noted for his influence in the evolution of electronic music and club culture in the Philippines. He is associated with the development of Manila’s early club scene in the 1980s and 1990s and has participated in local and international music events. Dario is also a partner in several hospitality ventures, including Café Got Soul Boracay and Got Soul Manila.
Early life and education
Dario was born in Manila, Philippines. He developed an interest in music during his youth, listening to soul, funk, and disco. He studied Political Science at De La Salle University, where he began DJing at student and private events.
Career
Early DJ work
Dario began DJing professionally in 1979. He worked at various Manila clubs throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including Faces and Giraffe. A 2011 profile in The Philippine Star highlighted his influence in early club scenes.[1]
Collective and underground involvement
In the mid-1990s, Dario helped organize events under the Brady Bunch collective, which hosted parties focused on house and electronic music. He also collaborated with NBK (Natural Born Klubbers), a group involved in the Manila after-party scene.
International and festival performances
Dario has performed in regional and international music festivals. He represented the Philippines at ZoukOut Singapore in 2004 and has played in venues across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and Spain.[2][3]
He has appeared at local events such as Malasimbo Festival and Fête de la Musique Manila. He has also been on lineups with artists including Tiësto, Paul van Dyk, Fatboy Slim, and Jojo Flores, although confirmation of these appearances relies on posters and archived materials rather than press coverage.
Recognition
A 2017 feature in Esquire Philippines mentioned Dario among individuals who contributed to the shaping of Manila nightlife.[4] Attack Magazine in 2018 included him in a discussion of Manila’s house music scene and referred to him as an early influencer.[5]
Hospitality and business ventures
Dario is a partner at Groove Manila Inc., a company that provides music programming for venues and events. He is currently the music director at The Spirits Library in Poblacion, Makati. In 2024, he co-founded Café Got Soul Boracay, followed by Got Soul Manila in 2025, a music-focused tapas bar in Bonifacio Global City.
Personal life
Dario is married to Dee Dario, a hospitality executive. The couple collaborates on venue and lifestyle projects.
References
- ↑ \https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/young-star/2011/04/08/673728/turntable-talk(https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/young-star/2011/04/08/673728/turntable-talk) Turntable Talk, The Philippine Star, 2011
- ↑ \https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/sunday-life/2014/05/18/1324277/71-gram-awesome(https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/sunday-life/2014/05/18/1324277/71-gram-awesome) 71 Gram of Awesome, The Philippine Star, 2014
- ↑ \https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bandwagon-guide-to-fete-de-la-musique-2019(https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bandwagon-guide-to-fete-de-la-musique-2019) Bandwagon Guide to Fête de la Musique, 2019
- ↑ \https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/they-built-this-city-an-oral-history-of-how-a-partygoing-elite-reshaped-manila-nightlife-into-a-world-class-empire-a1521-a1549-a1665-20171206-lfrm7(https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/they-built-this-city-an-oral-history-of-how-a-partygoing-elite-reshaped-manila-nightlife-into-a-world-class-empire-a1521-a1549-a1665-20171206-lfrm7) They Built This City, Esquire Philippines, 2017
- ↑ \https://www.attackmagazine.com/features/long-read/manila-music-is-the-answer-to-keep-on-moving/(https://www.attackmagazine.com/features/long-read/manila-music-is-the-answer-to-keep-on-moving/) Manila: Music is the Answer, Attack Magazine, 2018
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