Tag: New Jersey house
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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…
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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…