My unapologetic journey on embracing resilience and authenticity (Out.com)

By |2024-03-06T20:46:42-06:00March 6th, 2024|African American, Biography, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, Entertaiment, Gay, LGBTQIA+, New York|

    Kevin Aviance's life story unfolds as a vibrant symphony of resilience and artistry, deeply resonating within the black queer community and leaving an indelible mark on society's cultural tapestry. By Kevin Aviance Growing up in a bustling household set the stage for my life's symphony—a blend of chaos, harmony, and relentless drive. My [...]

Anané: riding high (DJ Mag)

By |2024-01-11T21:35:56-06:00January 11th, 2024|Biography, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, DJ Mag, House, House Music, House Music History, Interviews, Louie Vega, Music, producer, Women|

  On one level, Anané’s new EP, ‘Take A Ride’, is a playful throwback to the musical opulence of the disco era. But it cuts deeper than that. As the vocalist and songwriter explains, it’s also an ode to unity, freedom, and her own sense of confidence There’s an attention-grabbing point at the four-and-a-half-minute mark [...]

Book Excerpt: Welcome to the Club – The Life and Lessons of a Black Woman DJ (Resident Advisor)

By |2024-01-10T21:04:23-06:00January 10th, 2024|African American, Biography, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, House, House Music, House Music History, International, manchester UK, Music, news, Resident Advisor, Women|

  In this extract from DJ Paulette's memoir, out later this month, she confronts the discrimination she and other women faced—and celebrates some of the scene's unsung heroines. I have long been aware that there is a marked difference in the way that Black women are allowed to occupy space in the workplace, and how [...]

Delia Derbyshire: The Grandmother Of Electronic Music And Her Legacy. (EDM Magazine)

By |2023-11-22T20:55:21-06:00November 22nd, 2023|Biography, Dance Music, electronic music, House Music History, Music, producer, UK, Women|

        Pioneering a New Era of Sound: Delia Derbyshire, an extraordinary pioneer in electronic music, embarked on a sonic odyssey that was light years ahead of her time. Born in 1937, Derbyshire’s journey into electronic soundscapes began with her groundbreaking work at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop in the 1960s. Here, she melded her [...]

KITTY AMOR IS THE SUBJECT OF NEW DOCUMENTARY ‘WHO’S KITTY AMOR?’ (MIXMAG)

By |2023-09-19T21:12:09-05:00September 19th, 2023|Afro House, Biography, DJ, Documentary, House, International, LGBTQIA+, London, MixMAg, UK, Women|

The short film from Defected Records explores the artist's rise to Afro House stardom Afro house DJ and previous Mixmag Cover star Kitty Amor's rise to worldwide stardom is chronicled in Defected Records' new short-film, 'Who's Kitty Amor'. Kitty Amor's story as a selector starts in Nottingham, where she studied for university. Specifically Stealth, the club famed for its £1 entry [...]

Reggie Dokes: The Searcher (5 Magazine)

By |2023-05-20T12:05:46-05:00May 20th, 2023|5 Magazine, Biography, Detroit, DJ, electronic music, Interviews|

  Reggie Dokes is a producer, a DJ, a composer for films and a 100% pure Detroit electronic music artist. Though he’s released records on influential labels and played big shows in cities around the world, Reggie is at heart a seeker, a follower in the tradition of great Black diaspora seekers like Sun Ra. His [...]

Q & A with My House Radio’s own DJ Feline

By |2023-03-08T22:41:20-06:00March 8th, 2023|Biography, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, House, House Music, International, Interviews, Music, My House Radio, UK, Women|

https://soundcloud.com/fiona-carson/dj-feline-deepsoulsexy-love-vibes-my-house-radio-13-nov-20?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing For those who don't know you, tell us a little about yourself, where you are from, and how you first got into dance music.  Hi I’m Fiona, Dj Feline from London UK. I’ve been DJ’ing for 31 years and have been a part of the My House Radio [...]

It’s Been a Minute: Serving House Music History with Honey Dijon (NPR)

By |2023-01-02T14:27:29-06:00January 2nd, 2023|African American, Biography, Chicago, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, Gay, Honey Dijon, International, Interviews, LGBTQIA+, NPR, producer, Trans, Women|

December 30, 202210:47 AM ET BRITTANY LUSE BARTON GIRDWOOD COREY ANTONIO ROSE JESSICA PLACZEK VERALYN WILLIAMS 2022 was a banner year for Honey Dijon. She co-produced two of the fiercest tracks on Beyoncé's latest record, Renaissance, and she released her own studio album this fall, called Black Girl Magic. But Honey – one of the only Black [...]

DOTDOTDOT RECORDS: FOR THE LOVE OF HOUSE MUSIC (DMCWORLD MAGAZINE)

By |2022-12-23T10:05:03-06:00December 23rd, 2022|Biography, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, DMCRECORDS Magazine, House Music, Interviews, miami, Music, New York, producer|

A bastion of quality music, New York-born, Miami-based label dotdotdot records (stylized …records) is a real favourite with house heads worldwide. Synonymous with forward-thinking house music that has made a global impact and with a signature sound full of heart and dancefloor heft, the label is behind huge hits like Colonel Abrams’ ‘Music Is The [...]

THE SOUND OF: MOBLACK RECORDS (DJ MAG)

By |2022-12-13T23:14:33-06:00December 13th, 2022|Biography, DJ, House Music|

  After being immersed in the Afro house scene during a decade living in Ghana, Mimmo Falcone launched MoBlack Records to help promote the sound internationally. Nearly 10 years and over 500 releases later, the label is a crucial outpost for the sound.  Alongside a mix from its catalogue, Kitty Amor learns the label’s story [...]

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