About Raina Mendonca

Hi! My name is Raina, and I am originally from Stockton, CA. Stockton has a rich, urban hip hip culture and was recently named the most racially diverse city in the US. Therefore, growing up in Stockton has really influenced my music taste and style. I am a female DJ - I mix primarily house and techno. After attending college in Santa Barbara, I became really exposed to the small house music scene that is present in the city. I was able to perform at several mountain parties, which are thrown by the resident DJ's in the area. I hope to keep mixing and eventually producing my own music. House music was pioneered by African American DJ's out of Chicago and Detroit, so I always keep this in mind when playing and pay homage to its deep roots.

Work experience

Raina's Skills

Engineering
  • DJ / Remixer
Live
  • Artist
Venue Type Experience
  • Festival
Musician
  • Artist
Photo
  • Photographer

Raina's Genres

  • Electronic
  • House

Raina's Experience

I have been able to perform at the mountain parties thrown in the Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara. These are night events that are put together by the resident DJ’s in the area. I have really been able to develop my skills performing live as well as knowing how to read a crowd. It has given me more confidence in my abilities as a DJ/musician.