DJ MAMI MIAMI

Bilingual DJ Services Rooted in Joy, Culture, & Connection


Weddings • Milestone Celebrations • Corporate & Community Events • Festivals • Dance Parties

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Whether you’re planning your big day, a cultural event, or an unforgettable dance party, DJ Mami Miami, AKA Chicana writer Emilly Prado, brings unmatched energy, care, and attention to curate exceptional vibes for her clients. A bilingual DJ, Mami Miami specializes in blending global genres and brings nearly a decade of experience as a DJ and event producer.

As the former co-host of “Is Butter a Carb?”, an advice/music show on community radio station XRAY FM, DJ Mami Miami gave thoughtful and funny suggestions to strangers while selecting a wide variety of tracks from Andean cumbias and classic hip-hop to 60’s doo-wop, 80’s new wave, and Puerto Rican punk rock. These days, she gets dance floors moving in Portland, Oregon and beyond as one-part of Noche Libre, the Latina DJ collective she co-founded in 2017, and loves to spin jams pa’ perreando.

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Who I Work With & What I Offer

I’m honored to work with diverse, cool clientele! People who book me most often include couples planning bicultural weddings, brands and organizations creating inclusive events, and community members of all ages celebrating milestones like birthdays, quinceañeras, or retirement.

Services include:

  • Cultural & Community Event DJing
  • Wedding DJ Services (Ceremony, Reception, or Both)
  • Corporate Parties & Professional Conferences
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) MCing
  • Niche, Themed Sets
  • Audio Visual Equipment Rental and Set Up
  • Sound Technician for Live Bands and Performers
  • Curated Playlists, Livestreams, and Pre-recorded Sets for Virtual Engagements

Genres & Vibes: An eclectic, diverse mix tailored to your crowd and special event! Some of my favorite sounds include Regueton, Hip-Hop, Cumbia, House, Soul, Disco, Pop, Regional Mexican Music, R&B, Funk, 1960’s Rock & Roll, Dembow, and more.

Why Hire DJ Mami Miami?

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When you work with Emilly, you can trust that you’re booking:

  • A charismatic, reliable MC & DJ!
  • Detailed-oriented, responsive, and inclusive
  • Deep understanding of both musical traditions and trends
  • Extensive music library with more than 4,000 tracks and 30+ genres that grows weekly!
  • Brings more than 6 years of wedding expertise (including my own DIY 2024 wedding) plus a decade of event production and community organizing
  • 300+ successful events to crowds of up to 1,000 and counting!

It is always a pleasure to work with Emilly. She’s responsive, has great ideas, and goes with the flow. We’ve used her many times over the last 4+ years for corporate events and will continue to use her in the future. Her music is always on point and adds to the overall vibe. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing DJ who always delivers!
—Jennifer Fowler, Port of Portland

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Your love story is one-of-a-kind! Your wedding soundtrack should be too.

I know how much magic and team coordination it takes to pull off your big day. As your DJ and a key player, I’ll keep the vibes high, the timeline smooth, and the stress low so you can be fully present and celebrate!

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

“Music was a top priority for my wedding. Emilly was so easy to work with!. She provided a detailed questionnaire and took the time to go over it with me. She perfectly tailored my wedding soundtrack to exactly what I wanted. I sincerely recommend Emilly for anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding or special event. She is not only a great DJ, but so down to earth and sweet. She made our wedding just as we imagined it to be.”
—Leslie Figueroa, Wedding Client

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More Client Love

“I’ve experienced her energetic, vibrant DJ sets in nightlife club environments as well as through parties, programs, and special events at PICA, where I was an artistic director and curator. Sometimes these have been solo sets, other times with their DJ collective. Without fail, Emilly has made everyone in the room feel a collective energy, to move and sweat in ways that are life-giving and connect us to global sounds and musics you don’t always hear in Portland. She is incredibly organized, communicative, and easy to collaborate with. It is a joy to work with her!”
—Portland Institute for Contemporary Art


“We needed a DJ who could take our vision and run with it. Emilly asked the right questions, was graceful and patient with our process, and she got excited about the event along with us! We’ve gotten great feedback about the joyful and energetic auditory landscape she brought. Would love to work with her again.”
—Regional Arts and Culture Council


“I am a Chicana mother of a Chicana daughter who wanted a quinceañera. Emilly was on-point knowing all the classics songs for this type of event and also served as MC. She understood that you are really playing for two crowds: the adults and the youth. And she navigated this beautifully. I am so grateful to Emilly to helping us make this the perfect night for our family!”
—Veronica Bañuelos

Past Collaborators

Airbnb, Chrome Industries, Instrument, Latino Network, Lido Pimienta, Literary Arts, Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, Portland Art Museum, Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Portland Film Festival, Red Bull Music, University of Oregon, Willamette University, Tin House, Y La Bamba, and many more!

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About My DJ Collective

Eight female Latina Djs pose by audio equipment and controllers. Two are crouched while the rest stand. A gold banner strung with letters, watermelon, and palm trees reads, "Puro pinche pari" and another says "Noche Libre." A watermelon piñata is in the background.
The Noche Libre crew

NOCHE LIBRE is a radical Latinx DJ collective of women creating space for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. We spin music that spans genres and geography from cumbia and quebradita to dancehall and perreo. We have been celebrating our family’s roots and rituals by carrying on the tradition of puro pinche pari since 2017. As my capacity to work with clients can be limited, I’m able to quickly refer and connect you with collective members!

The members of Noche Libre, which translates roughly to “night of freedom” strive to expand that endeavor and that “free night” to their audiences. Their performances provide the perfect opportunity to further their expansive socio-political project: fostering diversity and inclusivity in all of their creative circles.
—Portland Mercury