Category: House Culture
-
A Journey Into the Heart of House: Newark’s Lincoln Park Music Festival, 2010
In 2010, I had the incredible opportunity to experience the Lincoln Park Music Festival in Newark, New Jersey, a cultural celebration deeply significant to the African American community. As an Australian visitor passionate about house music, attending the festival’s House Music Day was both a joy and an education. Lincoln Park Music Festival isn’t just…
-
Remembering Icons Who Inspired Soulful House and Beyond
The soulful house community is in mourning this week, reflecting on the profound influence of several artists who, while not exclusively part of the genre, have left an indelible mark on its evolution. The recent passings of Angie Stone, Roy Ayers, Roberta Flack, Gwen McCrae, and DJ Funk have prompted deep reflection on their contributions to…
-
Does Soulful House Have an Aesthetic?
For me, the answer is a big ‘YES’. Soulful house, especially from the golden era between 1989 and 1992, is not only defined by its sound but by a distinct visual aesthetic. During these years, the genre flourished, largely shaped by the NYC garage style and New Jersey sound and movement, with iconic venues like…