Carlita at LIV Miami

Carlita is one of the most unique and compelling artists to emerge from the electronic music world in recent years, and her headline appearance at LIV Miami on Wednesday, March 25, alongside LP Giobbi, is one of the most intriguing bookings of Miami Music Week 2026. Known formally as Carla Frayman, Carlita is a Turkish-Italian DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose music draws from classical training, Turkish psychedelia, melodic techno, and organic house — a sound that feels simultaneously ancient and futuristic. With over 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, she has already crossed into mainstream territory while maintaining a depth and artistry that sets her apart from the pack.

Carlita was born in Istanbul, Turkey, and her relationship with music began at a remarkably early age. She picked up the cello at just eight years old and went on to complete her classical training at the Royal Academy of Music, where she developed a deep connection with composition and tonal expression. However, it was during her time studying at Northeastern University in Boston — after relocating from Istanbul — that her trajectory shifted dramatically. A DJ residency at Bijou nightclub opened her ears to the power of electronic music as a live art form, and she launched her professional career after graduating in 2017. That combination of classical discipline and dancefloor intuition is precisely what gives her sets their rare, layered quality.

Her musical style is genuinely hard to put in a box, which is part of the appeal. Carlita blends Turkish folk textures and psychedelic rock with melodic techno, deep house, and downtempo moods, producing music that breathes and evolves over the course of a night. She doesn’t simply play records — she constructs emotional journeys. Her early EPs on the respected Life and Death label, including “Bon Trip” and “Life,” established her reputation among discerning European listeners, while “Cash for Love” on Circoloco Records broadened her audience further. She has also remixed some of the biggest names in electronic music, including RÜFÜS DU SOL, Diplo, Damien Lazarus, and Chloé Caillet.

The biggest milestone in Carlita’s career came with the release of her debut album, Sentimental, on Ninja Tune’s sublabel Counter Records in November 2024. The album — a 13-track collection spanning joy, longing, melancholy, and transcendence — features collaborations with SG Lewis, DJ Tennis, and Elderbrook, and was met with widespread critical acclaim. As she described it in interviews, she didn’t want the album to be “all bangers” because “life isn’t always about bangers.” That thoughtfulness, that willingness to follow the emotion wherever it leads, is what makes Carlita such a compelling artist to follow.

Festivals and venues around the world have taken notice. Carlita has headlined Coachella, Tomorrowland, Circoloco at DC-10, and Printworks London — a list that speaks to both her technical ability and her ability to connect with wildly diverse crowds. She has become a staple of Tulum’s boutique festival circuit and a sought-after presence at premium poolside events, yet she is equally at home in sweaty underground clubs where the focus is pure music. According to Ninja Tune, her signing was one of the most exciting artist acquisitions of 2024, and the label’s investment in her artistry has already paid off with the global reach of Sentimental.

Her connection to Miami is growing rapidly. LIV Nightclub inside the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach is exactly the kind of grand, theatrical setting that does justice to her vision — a room capable of holding the full dynamic range of a Carlita set, from delicate melodic interludes to surging, floor-filling moments. The Fontainebleau itself is one of Miami Beach’s most storied landmarks, and LIV has hosted the biggest names in music across every genre, making it a fitting stage for an artist of her calibre. You can follow the latest Miami Music Week coverage and discover new events at HeatTheVibe.

On the night, Carlita will be joined by LP Giobbi — another rising force in house music with her own devoted following — making this a genuinely stacked double-header that anyone who appreciates craft and creativity in electronic music should not miss. Doors open at 11:30 PM, and as always with LIV during Miami Music Week, the room fills fast. Book your tickets early, dress the part, and prepare for a night that reaches beyond the typical club experience. For more events happening across Miami this week, HeatTheVibe has you covered with the full MMW guide.