For House Heads, the dance floor is more than just a place to move their bodies to the beat. It's a space where they can fully immerse themselves in the music, connect with others who share their passion, and experience a sense of community and belonging. In this episode, we listen to the New Jersey-based dancers and creatives who view this space as sacred and life-changing.
Storyteller voices in order of appearance:
DJ Dan Dan aka Dan Shiver Soulful House Nation
Dr. Jasmine Henry Jasmine Henry Audio & Musicology | New Jersey
Jamara Wakefield www.twitter.com/JamaraProducer
Jo Jo Abenavi Wright
Alice Jenkins
Charon Jenkins
Ramona "Momo TV" Henry Momotv Henry | Facebook
Eddie Nicholas Eddie Nicholas Tracks & Releases on Traxsource
DeeDee Bridgewater
Ras Anthony Wiggins
Special thanks to our In The Wake production team: Producer Shayna Wakefield, Editor Kayleigh Hepworth, Associate Producers Chantaya King & Natalya Dumont. Photography by Cano El Nene Music by DJ Ron V and Rasmir Mantree
Black House Black Joy podcast is the production of WBGO Studios with production assistance from Corey Goldberg, Billy Robinson, and Stevan Smith.
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Our podcast is the perfect companion to the upcoming film docu-series "Black House, Black Joy", which explores the same themes and stories in visual form. blackhouseblackjoy.com – New Jersey House Music Documentary Project
Notes: Dan Shiver's History of Soulful House was recorded circa 2016 hence his reference that Frankie Knuckles passed away a few years ago on March 31, 2014 (aged 59)