Today we’d like to introduce you to Derek Amaya. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Derek Amaya was born in Honduras, raised in Queens, New York. Derek moved to Columbus in 2001, he established a name in the entertainment industry as Founder/Owner of Amaya Productions in 2004. Derek Amaya graduated from the Ohio Center for Broadcasting and holds a bachelor’s degree in radio broadcast and Television production.
For the past 20 years, Derek Amaya has served the Latino community in Columbus with marketing, promotions, audio, visual services. He became well known in the community for his music mix and unique skills as DJ Cale. In 2008 Derek rose in popularity becoming Latino Festival official DJ hosted by CAPA. This has given him the opportunity to collaborate with heavyweight artists in the Latino entertainment industry such as: Daddy Yankee, Prince Royce, Farruko, Fuego, Extreme and De La Ghetto, Ivy Queen, Lunaya, and Alex Sensation.
In 2015 Derek Amaya established a second business D. A. Construction & Remodeling LLC and he still runs it to this day.
Derek continues bringing the highlights of the nightlife in Columbus, opening his own Bar & Lounge “The Cave”. The Cave offers south American-influenced, small-plate dishes with a Spanish flair (tapas). Derek’s focus is quality including best service, food, wine, and cocktails. The Cave Bar & Lounge has a sophisticated atmosphere with music and live entertainment.
Derek Amaya is well known in Central Ohio for his empathy to the community, heartfelt sense for Latin culture, and passion for music. He continues reaching out to the community in Columbus and collaborating with Columbus Creative Industry and nonprofit organizations such as Columbus Fashion Council, responding to help raise money to continue growing and expand the fashion economy in Central Ohio.
Cale bridges the cultural gap bringing diverse groups together through music and entertainment.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle-free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
Nothing is easy in life I feel if it was that easy then everyone would own a business. It has been a long journey for me. the most struggle for me has been not having the capital so it took me more than 10 years to accomplish my dream. Finally, I get to see it all come true.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
I want to continue sharing my heartfelt sense for Latin culture and my passion for music in Central Ohio, bringing diversity through music and entertainment. I’m humbled and honored to open my doors to the public and continue bringing the best entertainment to Columbus. along with that, we offer an outstanding full-service eatery offering sophisticated South American-inspired small plates with a Spanish twist and a variety of signature handcrafted cocktails.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
What would be surprising to most people who know me would be the fact that I practice visualization meditation. I do it casually while driving or during my time alone. It requires concentrating on imagery and cultivating a sense of mindfulness. Visualization is an active intention to guide the breath and mind in a specific direction for the desired result such as a mindset or a feeling.
I practiced visualization meditation and have manifested many goals including “The Cave”.
Contact Info:
- Email: 122thecave@gmail.com
- Website: Thecavecolumbus.com
- Instagram: thecavecolumbus
- Facebook: thecavebarlounge
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