DJ Qchi

Since 1978, from La Lechuga to five decades in the booth

José Leonardo Chacín started out in 1978 at the La Lechuga discotheque in Caracas and never let go of the decks: one of the earliest documented starts in this collection.

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What is on record

In 1978, at the fondly remembered La Lechuga discotheque in Caracas, DJ Qchi began his career as a professional discjockey. That doorway led to a run that has never stopped: venues in Caracas and other cities across the country, corporate events, themed parties and musical shows he also organized and directed.

His repertoire strolls from the 70s to today's charts, and the circuit knows him for making several generations dance at once. Later profiles place him at venues such as Gypsy Club, Club Mau-Mau, Génesis Discotheque and Barbarella Club in Valencia, and today he hosts the show “El Qchitril” within the Mi Tocadisco project.

Article in progress

Article in progress…… Still missing: the chronology of his residencies, his years at each venue and his path through the movement's events. His Mi Tocadisco profile dates the start to 1979; the biography published by tusdj.com says 1978 at La Lechuga — the exact year remains to be documented. If you knew him or keep material from his nights, contribute to the MiniTK Archive and this entry grows with credit.

State of the research

This entry is an open file. Each point carries the weight of the evidence that supports it today.

Documented

A document, dated photograph, recording or contemporary source exists.

Professional start at the La Lechuga discotheque in Caracas (1978, according to his biography on tusdj.com).

To be corroborated

There are indications, but independent evidence is missing.

Exact starting year: 1978 (tusdj.com) or 1979 (Mi Tocadisco).
Years and roles at Gypsy Club, Club Mau-Mau, Génesis Discotheque and Barbarella Club (Valencia).

Unknown

There is not enough information yet.

Date of birth and full chronology of residencies.

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Credits and sources

· Biographical profile published by tusdj.com (2012), material supplied by the protagonist himself.
· Real name (José Leonardo Chacín), additional venues and the show “El Qchitril”: profile on Mi Tocadisco: mitocadisco.com/members/dj-qchi/
· Under documentary verification: exact starting year (1978 vs. 1979) and chronology of residencies.

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Source consulted on August 25, 2026

70s · 80s · Disc jockey · Discotheques · In progress