In this episode I talk to Zev, a second generation Dutch house dancer. In this episode we get to know more about his background how he started dancing, part of his journey and what he’s up to now. Want to share feedback? Email [email protected]

Your host: Emma Brooks

Editor: Jake Zuidveen

Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl

Find Zev online: https://www.instagram.com/jozefdarma/

Find Chill on Tuesday: https://www.instagram.com/chill_on_tuesday/

Our favourite tracks:

• Emma: https://open.spotify.com/track/6GkXAhLtI4VprmovkwqBKP?si=777be8eddd2b41c5
• Zev: https://open.spotify.com/track/3cdy1jK0wLr6R2nAo0oIXy?si=884a73d0eed145c5

Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe

Listen to Kaide's episode: https://shows.acast.com/househeads/episodes/67b91210b628e470d358ff28

Dancers/people we talked about:

• Noelle
• Kaide - check out his episode: episode 3 of Househeads
• Ezsteca
• Wesley
• Nedda Sou
• Saradita Sara - Sarita
• Karizma
• Robin S
• Caleaf
• Elite Force Crew
• John Agesilas
• Archie Burnett
• Adnan
• Ukay
• Ejoe Wilson
• Shan S
• Cebo
• Brookyln Terry
• Sekou
• Tony McGregor

Things we mentioned:

• Juste Debout
• Summer Dance Forever
• Gabber Style
• Cercle Underground
• Funkin Styles
• Pencak Silat
• Documentary: Check your body at the door

For local Dutch dance communities, amongst others:

• Amsterdam House Dance Community: https://www.instagram.com/house.dance.amsterdam/
• House Jam Rotterdam: https://www.instagram.com/housejamrotterdam/

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In this episode I am honoured to interview DJ, musician, producer, and dancer Coflo the Soul Shifter. I’m a huge fan of his music, and it was great to be able to talk him about his background, and find out more about his journey in dance and music. Want to share feedback? Email [email protected]

Your host: Emma Brooks

Editor: Jake Zuidveen

Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl

Find CoFlo online: https://www.instagram.com/coflothesoulshifter/

https://coflo.bandcamp.com/

https://www.patreon.com/Coflo

https://www.twitch.tv/coflo_

Find the Simmer Room: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3HLDTKZ9sWAMM4YjTsayNHTT5DjFVx-H

Our favourite tracks:

• Emma: https://open.spotify.com/track/4zq1jmJckasfI5P07jxwGJ?si=7b260071944d4e09
• CoFlo: Ron Trent’s track is out now! Check out his bandcamp and the new track - Street Wave - here: https://rontrentrh.bandcamp.com/album/lift-off

Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe

Dancers/people we talked about:

• Jardy Santiago
• Brian Footwork Green
• Jayvi Velasco
• Mestre Accordeon
• Meech de France
• King Charles
• Lewis Keys
• Gravity

Things we mentioned:

• Movie: Only the Strong
• Elite Force
• MopTop
• Wrecking shop from Brookyln
• Djoon
• Ron Trent Dekmantel https://soundcloud.com/segar/ron-trent-dekmantel-festival-2024
• Snarky Puppy

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In this episode I talk to Morgan Simon of Orisha House, and Days Like This. If you’re curious about the music behind some of our house tracks and the deeper meaning, then don’t miss out on this episode. Morgan is a real fountain of knowledge! Want to share feedback? Email [email protected]

Your host: Emma Brooks

Editor: Jake Zuidveen

Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl

Find Morgan online: https://www.instagram.com/morgansimon1/

Find Orisha House: https://www.instagram.com/orisha.house/

Find Days Like this: https://www.instagram.com/dayslikethis.oakland/

Our favourite tracks:

• Emma: https://open.spotify.com/track/6siRfds4mU55tb3mvAIhqb?si=f37081d51ba9451e
• Morgan: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Sq75inr2e6CBcUwLEDbLo?si=5a12dd86b8d04b04

Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe

Dancers/people we talked about:

• Rama
• Junious Brickhouse
• Dance Fusion
• Buddha Stretch
• Alus Wayne/Dayan Valdes https://www.instagram.com/alus_wayne/
• AnnMarie Hudson

Things we mentioned:

• The Black Panthers: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-Panther-Party
• ShaNaNa
• Sabar dance
• Dance Fusion
• Soulsource:
• Raices Profundas: https://www.instagram.com/raicesprofundascuba/
• Moro Landis studios, now known as MDC
• LaMeraMera Connexion Housera: https://www.instagram.com/lamerameraconexionhousera/

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In this episode I talk to Kaide, Leviathan Flow. We talk about his dance practice, how he finally made it to the top 24 in House Dance Forever this year, and more. Want to share feedback? Email [email protected]

Your host: Emma Brooks

Editor: Jake Zuidveen

Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl

Find Kaide online: https://www.instagram.com/kaide.leviathanflow/ and https://www.youtube.com/@kaide.leviathanflow

Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe

Our favourite tracks:

• Emma: Let’s take off - Osunlade Yoruba soul instrumental remix
• Kaide: Bad Bunny Nueva YoL

Dancers/people we talked about:

• Martin Ferreti
• Arunas:
• Nedda Sou https://www.instagram.com/neddasou/
• Ruth Prim:
• Mamson
• 
  

Things we mentioned:

• Summer Dance Forever
• Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
• Juste Debout
• Asa dance school: https://asafolkhogskola.se/for-street-dancers/
• AHK docent dans program: https://www.atd.ahk.nl/opleidingen-dans/docent-dans/

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In this episode I have the honour of speaking to DJ Lucas Benjamin. We get to know more about his career, how he became a DJ and much more. Want to share feedback? Email [email protected]

Your host: Emma Brooks. Editor: Jake Zuidveen

Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl

Find Lucas Benjamin online: https://www.instagram.com/lucas_benjamin_/ and http://www.lucas-benjamin.com/

Find Steppin into Tomorrow: https://www.steppinintotomorrow.com/

Find Wicked Wax: https://www.wickedwaxmusic.com/

Find Ghetto Funk Collective: https://www.instagram.com/ghettofunkcollective/

Shout out to the ZoJazz stage in Amsterdam Zuidoost where we recorded this podcast: https://www.zojazzstage.com/

Our favourite tracks:

• Emma: My High Is.. Gina Jeanz https://open.spotify.com/track/1asGhuKuHtNicV3W4d28u8?si=af83a66cbd4747d7
• Lucas: Freedom we’re needing: Close Counters https://open.spotify.com/track/6DtGdSJwaRmwN2sLx6yl1v?si=c6c811d87047409c

Dancers/people we talked about:

• DJ Nobunaga https://www.instagram.com/nobunagalewing/?hl=en
• Gilles Peterson https://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/
• Han Litz: https://www.hanlitz.nl/
• Radio Hop: https://www.radiohopmusic.com/
• The Ruggeds: https://www.theruggeds.com/

Things we mentioned:

• Dilla Time - book https://dillati.me/#the-book
• Hip-hop weekend event: https://www.malmodanceweek.se/
• IBE: https://www.thenotoriousibe.com/
• Roots Festival: https://www.amsterdamroots.nl/en/
• IRC crew: https://www.instagram.com/irc.ompany/
• Suncebeat: https://www.suncebeat.com/
• Le Freak: an upside down story of family, disco and destiny. Nile Rodgers autobiography

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In this episode I interview Joki a Japanese house dancer, and get to know more about his background and dance journey. He also shares his insights into the Japanese house dance scene with us. You may recognize Joki from House Dance Forever top 24 this winter (Feb ‘25)

Your host: Emma Brooks

Editor: Jake Zuidveen

Want to share feedback? Email [email protected]

Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl

Find Joki online: https://www.instagram.com/joki.nyc/

Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe

Our favourite tracks:

• Emma: What’s going on, Richard Grey deep house rework
• Joki: None in particular, see artists below

Dancers/people we talked about:

• Hiro Alma https://www.instagram.com/hiroalma/
• Louie Vega
• Kerri Chandler
• Masters at work
• Timmy Regisford
• Frankie J https://www.instagram.com/thereddreadhousehead/
• Crickit https://www.instagram.com/crikitdidit/
• Koji https://www.instagram.com/koji_alma/
• Hiroshi
• Pino https://www.instagram.com/pinoshige/
• Ooishi
• Congo
• Joe Claussel
• Nujabes
• Joe Claussel Nujabes crossover - Child’s attraction
• Mr V
• DJ Kekatsu
• Brooklyn Terry https://www.instagram.com/brooklynterryef/
• Faboo https://www.instagram.com/faboo.nk/

Things we mentioned:

• Paradise Garage
• Dance Fusion NYC
• Roots crew (Japanese)
• Alma crew (Japanese)
• Juste Debout
• Shelter
• Club in Europe
• Paradiso

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Your host: Emma Brooks

Editor: Jake Zuidveen

What is Househeads? Before I launch the show, here's a short insight into what to expect and a teaser from the first two episodes. I'll be publishing new episodes every three weeks, so stay tuned!

Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe

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