Mark Farina is a renowned DJ and producer from the United States, celebrated for his innovative contributions to the house music scene. Born in Chicago, Farina began DJing at a young age, drawing early inspiration from the city’s rich traditions in house, jazz, and soul. He gained widespread acclaim after developing the distinctive "Mushroom Jazz" sound, a unique blend of jazzy, organic beats and downtempo grooves, which has become synonymous with his name.

Relocating to San Francisco in the early 1990s, Farina helped cultivate the city’s vibrant underground dance culture through legendary DJ sets and residencies at influential clubs. Over the decades, he has released influential albums and countless compilations, DJed globally at premier festivals and venues, and remained dedicated to his craft and the art of the extended DJ set. Mark Farina’s deep, soulful aesthetic and genre-blurring sensibility have established him as a pivotal figure in electronic music and a beloved mainstay among enthusiasts worldwide.