Househeads

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We'll be back for Season 2 in 2026, so stay tuned.

Your host: Emma Brooks

Editor: Jake Zuidveen

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In this episode I talk to Wesley a.k.a Wesgood, a Dutch house dancer from Rotterdam. Wesley has been in the scene for almost 20 years now, and in this episode we dive into his background, his evolution over the years, his philosophy about teaching, the battle scene and more.

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Your host: Emma Brooks

Editor: Jake Zuidveen

Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl

Find Wesley online: https://www.instagram.com/_wesgood/

Wesley teaches weekly at the HipHop Huis: https://hiphophuis.nl/en/

Our favourite tracks

• Wesley: Twisted by Ultra Nate
• Emma: Peanut Butter Lover with vocals by CoFlo

People we talked about

• Zev - listen to his episode here: https://shows.acast.com/househeads/episodes/67baf48386a56284d0de18c2
• Kim - listen to her episode on House Life here: https://shows.acast.com/house-life-hows-life/episodes/8-dancer-teacher-club-head-interview-with-kim-tawjoeram
• Marcus Jackson
• Ezsteca Noya
• Rajeeve
• Patricia Kabasu
• Gil (Amenti)
• Hassani (X-Gen)
• Argyl
• Leandro
• Nedda Sou
• Nader
• Steve/Veusty
• Tamara
• Wennah
• Sekou
• Tony McGregor
• Tasha
• Brian Footwork Green

Things we mentioned:

• American Kenpo
• Mojo Tribe
• Amenti Movement
• X-Gen
• Solid House Event - listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JHvjEJfdQeItE6MjnfJFQ?si=0de6d230856f42c7
• Soul Cypher
• Club in Europe

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In this episode I get to talk to Marie Kaae Schmidt, a renowned Danish house dancer. Marie has been in the street and club styles scene for a long time, organizes her own events and teaches around the world. In this episode we find out more about her background and her philosophy as a teacher and an actress in this community, and more.

Your host: Emma Brooks

Editor: Jake Zuidveen

Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl

Find Marie online and catch her around the world: https://www.instagram.com/marie.kaae/

Marie's event: https://www.instagram.com/wholy.mary.cph/

Our favourite tracks:

• Marie: Muscle Cars, don’t go. In the dark, Juliet Mendoza, Energies collide, black jazz consortium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZZq69GeVZs&list=RDyZZq69GeVZs&start_radio=1, https://blackjazzconsortium.bandcamp.com/track/energies-collide-feat-ceri-b
• Emma: Hey Sista Lee Wilson - by Tenobi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPxo8AGQv0

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

Dancers/people we talked about:

• Nedda Sou
• Tania Peterson from Copenhagen?
• D’Angelo Brown Sugar
• Sonia Soulshine
• Locksmith: https://www.instagram.com/lock2thesmith/?hl=en
• Steve Veusty
• Outta control crew
• Babson
• O Trip House
• Rabah
• Ricky Soul
• Didier Tijo
• Marjory Smarth
• Alesya Dobysh
• Toyin Sogunro
• Mavinga
• Ejoe
• Jade -
• Sekou Herou

Things we mentioned:

• Stepz dance studio Copenhagen: https://stepz.dk/danseuddannelse/stepz-dance-education/
• Pineapple Dance Studios
• Djoon
• Summer Dance Forever
• Wholy Shit - Marie's yearly event in Copenhagen
• The French documentary called 140bpm. You can watch epsiodes here: https://vimeo.com/user88253646

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 talk to Karlainthemix, a Finnish DJ and dancer who now lives the US after spending 8 years in Paris. You may have seen Karla on the dancefloor, behind the decks or both because she is super passionate about house music and dance and often attends events around the world. In this episode we found out how she came across house dance in Finland, and later how she became a DJ, as well as how she balances her day job with her artistic life.

Your host: Emma Brooks

Editor: Jake Zuidveen

Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl

Find Karla online and catch her where you can: https://www.instagram.com/karlainthemix/

Our favourite tracks:

• Karla: Jehlaz by Kerri Chandler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTzg_hP0NiQ
• Emma: Atjazz - Can’t let you go https://abelmuzik.bandcamp.com/album/cant-let-you-go-feat-rona-ray-atjazz-galaxy-aart-remix

Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started - episode on the dancer's high: https://shows.acast.com/house-life-hows-life/episodes/dancers-high-is-it-a-thing

Listen to CoFlo's epsiode: episode 5: https://shows.acast.com/househeads/episodes/67b91258b628e470d3590979

Dancers/people we talked about:

• Byron Cox
• Caleaf Sellars
• Ejoe Wilson
• Tony McGregor
• Atjazz - keep an eye out for his new album
• Mogwai
• Mabish
• Rzo https://www.instagram.com/dj_rzo/
• Afshin
• Greg Gauthier and Dance Culture
• Kapela and Soulful Sundays
• The Djoon experience

Things we mentioned:

• SunceBeat
• SDK
• Djoon
• Summer Dance Forever
• Wheelz & Feet - definitely check them out if you’re in Paris: https://www.instagram.com/wheelz_and_feet/

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 talk to Polli Panda, a dancer, DJ and all around artist. We get to know more about her background, what styles she started with, her journey in Asa, how she became a DJ and the music she makes. She shares her wisdom with us on how to develop and be yourself as a dancer.

Your host: Emma Brooks

Editor: Jake Zuidveen

Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl

Find Polli online and catch her where you can: https://www.instagram.com/pandapolli/

Find Polli's music: https://pollipanda.bandcamp.com/album/i-do-daydream-vol-3

Our favourite tracks:

• Emma: Bugz in the Attic, Inna row https://open.spotify.com/track/1vz35ZZeFkjDf87CyDv1Eo?si=aa0c775641864ebb
• Polli: Etta James, Stormy weather https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jDpI5-NzXI

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

Dancers/people we talked about:

• Jaja Vankova
• Caleaf Sellars
• Zizoee https://www.instagram.com/zizoeee?igsh=MWJ2OWZ4N3ppaWhlNQ%3D%3D
• Niki Awandee
• Joel - https://www.instagram.com/jo.l.sui_generiscrew/
• Rita Spirit https://www.instagram.com/djritaspirit/
• Clémentine Césaire

Things we mentioned:

• SDK street dance camp

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 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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