Episodes
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Your host: Emma Brooks
Editor: Jake Zuidveen
Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl
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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 NateEmma: Peanut Butter Lover with vocals by CoFloPeople we talked about
Zev - listen to his episode here: https://shows.acast.com/househeads/episodes/67baf48386a56284d0de18c2Kim - 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-tawjoeramMarcus JacksonEzsteca NoyaRajeevePatricia KabasuGil (Amenti)Hassani (X-Gen)ArgylLeandroNedda SouNaderSteve/VeustyTamaraWennahSekouTony McGregorTashaBrian Footwork GreenThings we mentioned:
American KenpoMojo TribeAmenti MovementX-GenSolid House Event - listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JHvjEJfdQeItE6MjnfJFQ?si=0de6d230856f42c7Soul CypherClub in EuropeHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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-bEmma: Hey Sista Lee Wilson - by Tenobi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPxo8AGQv0Shout out to the ZoJazz stage in Amsterdam Zuidoost where we recorded this podcast: https://www.zojazzstage.com/
Dancers/people we talked about:
Nedda SouTania Peterson from Copenhagen?D’Angelo Brown SugarSonia SoulshineLocksmith: https://www.instagram.com/lock2thesmith/?hl=enSteve VeustyOutta control crewBabsonO Trip HouseRabahRicky SoulDidier TijoMarjory SmarthAlesya DobyshToyin SogunroMavingaEjoeJade -Sekou HerouThings we mentioned:
Stepz dance studio Copenhagen: https://stepz.dk/danseuddannelse/stepz-dance-education/Pineapple Dance StudiosDjoonSummer Dance ForeverWholy Shit - Marie's yearly event in CopenhagenThe French documentary called 140bpm. You can watch epsiodes here: https://vimeo.com/user88253646For 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/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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_hP0NiQEmma: Atjazz - Can’t let you go https://abelmuzik.bandcamp.com/album/cant-let-you-go-feat-rona-ray-atjazz-galaxy-aart-remixListen 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 CoxCaleaf SellarsEjoe WilsonTony McGregorAtjazz - keep an eye out for his new album MogwaiMabishRzo https://www.instagram.com/dj_rzo/AfshinGreg Gauthier and Dance CultureKapela and Soulful SundaysThe Djoon experienceThings we mentioned:
SunceBeatSDKDjoonSummer 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/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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=aa0c775641864ebbPolli: Etta James, Stormy weather https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jDpI5-NzXIListen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe
Dancers/people we talked about:
Jaja VankovaCaleaf SellarsZizoee https://www.instagram.com/zizoeee?igsh=MWJ2OWZ4N3ppaWhlNQ%3D%3DNiki AwandeeJoel - https://www.instagram.com/jo.l.sui_generiscrew/Rita Spirit https://www.instagram.com/djritaspirit/Clémentine CésaireThings we mentioned:
SDK street dance campFor 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/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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=777be8eddd2b41c5Zev: https://open.spotify.com/track/3cdy1jK0wLr6R2nAo0oIXy?si=884a73d0eed145c5Listen 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:
NoelleKaide - check out his episode: episode 3 of HouseheadsEzstecaWesleyNedda SouSaradita Sara - SaritaKarizmaRobin SCaleafElite Force CrewJohn AgesilasArchie BurnettAdnanUkayEjoe WilsonShan SCeboBrookyln TerrySekouTony McGregorThings we mentioned:
Juste DeboutSummer Dance ForeverGabber StyleCercle UndergroundFunkin StylesPencak SilatDocumentary: Check your body at the doorFor 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/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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=7b260071944d4e09CoFlo: Ron Trent’s track is out now! Check out his bandcamp and the new track - Street Wave - here: https://rontrentrh.bandcamp.com/album/lift-offListen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe
Dancers/people we talked about:
Jardy SantiagoBrian Footwork GreenJayvi VelascoMestre AccordeonMeech de FranceKing CharlesLewis KeysGravityThings we mentioned:
Movie: Only the StrongElite ForceMopTopWrecking shop from BrookylnDjoonRon Trent Dekmantel https://soundcloud.com/segar/ron-trent-dekmantel-festival-2024Snarky PuppyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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=f37081d51ba9451eMorgan: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Sq75inr2e6CBcUwLEDbLo?si=5a12dd86b8d04b04Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe
Dancers/people we talked about:
RamaJunious BrickhouseDance FusionBuddha StretchAlus Wayne/Dayan Valdes https://www.instagram.com/alus_wayne/AnnMarie HudsonThings we mentioned:
The Black Panthers: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-Panther-PartyShaNaNaSabar danceDance FusionSoulsource:Raices Profundas: https://www.instagram.com/raicesprofundascuba/Moro Landis studios, now known as MDCLaMeraMera Connexion Housera: https://www.instagram.com/lamerameraconexionhousera/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 remixKaide: Bad Bunny Nueva YoLDancers/people we talked about:
Martin FerretiArunas:Nedda Sou https://www.instagram.com/neddasou/Ruth Prim:MamsonThings we mentioned:
Summer Dance ForeverAmsterdam Dance Event (ADE)Juste DeboutAsa dance school: https://asafolkhogskola.se/for-street-dancers/AHK docent dans program: https://www.atd.ahk.nl/opleidingen-dans/docent-dans/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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=af83a66cbd4747d7Lucas: Freedom we’re needing: Close Counters https://open.spotify.com/track/6DtGdSJwaRmwN2sLx6yl1v?si=c6c811d87047409cDancers/people we talked about:
DJ Nobunaga https://www.instagram.com/nobunagalewing/?hl=enGilles 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-bookHip-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 autobiographyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 reworkJoki: None in particular, see artists belowDancers/people we talked about:
Hiro Alma https://www.instagram.com/hiroalma/Louie VegaKerri ChandlerMasters at workTimmy RegisfordFrankie J https://www.instagram.com/thereddreadhousehead/Crickit https://www.instagram.com/crikitdidit/Koji https://www.instagram.com/koji_alma/HiroshiPino https://www.instagram.com/pinoshige/OoishiCongoJoe ClausselNujabesJoe Claussel Nujabes crossover - Child’s attractionMr VDJ KekatsuBrooklyn Terry https://www.instagram.com/brooklynterryef/Faboo https://www.instagram.com/faboo.nk/Things we mentioned:
Paradise GarageDance Fusion NYCRoots crew (Japanese)Alma crew (Japanese)Juste DeboutShelterClub in EuropeParadisoHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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