Dance To The Music

Mari Ella
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Dance To The Music

A Podcast focusing on the meaning and importance of "dance" in dance music. Interviews with DJs and producers, who talk about their craft and career and their connection to dance and how it influences their work and sound. Longtime clubhead/ dancer turned DJ, Mari Ella has been busy presenting her take on deep & soulful house music around NYC, Detroit, Paris & Mexico within the last years. Exploring different sub genres within the ever expanding electronic music genre, she likes to focus on the meaning and importance of “dance” in dance music.

  1. Episode 21 - Mo Yasin

    FEB 12

    Episode 21 - Mo Yasin

    DJ, record collector and sound system designer Mo Yasin has been a staple in NYC nightlife for pretty much a decade. Virgina born and raised in a Sudanese household, he started djing in his basement while in middle school. Exploring more of different genres while working in record stores after the move to NYC, he dived into sound system culture and the building of speakers during 2020. Since then he has developed his sound system design business and DIY event practices to contribute to the city's dance music culture and further his craft as a DJ. https://www.instagram.com/_moyasin_/?hl=en Recorded on 12/17/2024 in LIC, Queens NY.

    1h 11m
  2. Episode 20 - Toribio

    JAN 16

    Episode 20 - Toribio

    The Brooklyn-based DJ, producer and instrumentalist has become the go-to man for parties that ooze rhythm and heart, his DJ sets, live shows and BDA (Bring Dat Ass) nights channeling house, techno, acid, disco, electro, hip-hop and Latin into a genre-less (who needs a name for this anyway?) entity interested in moving bodies and feeding the feel-good, all while keeping honesty and emotion at the forefront. https://toribio.bandcamp.com/ Hosted & produced by Mari Ella. Recorded on October 29th in LIC, Queens NY.

    1h 45m
  3. Episode 19 - Rich Medina

    12/09/2024

    Episode 19 - Rich Medina

    With four decades of djing under his belt, Rich Medina is the text book definition of a working DJ. From legendary (club) residencies in NYC to creating the first US based event dedicated to Fela Kuti, to teaching Hip Hop culture in Ivy league institutions, Rich has a resume that spans over decades, disciplines and genres. A true B-Boy through and through, he still travels the world to present his musical taste and vast record collections to clubs, festivals and universities. Since 2021 he is co-owner and music director of Dante's Hi-Fi in Miami. www.richmedina.com Recorded on 10.15.2024 at the Ladies of Hip Hop x Snipes Studio in LIC, Queens.

    1h 24m
  4. Episode 18 - Cinthie

    11/23/2024

    Episode 18 - Cinthie

    For episode 18, I had the pleasure to chat with none other than "Berlin's Queen of House" Cinthie (  @cinthie6025  ). We talked about her early DJ years and how they compare to today's club experiences, women in production and how to sustain longevity in the (electronic) music scene. German producer, DJ, label and record store owner Cinthie has become one of the most sought-after artists in the contemporary electronic scene. The last decade has seen her become an unstoppable force who has a touring schedule that takes her across the globe to perform at leading clubs and festivals across Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond.Cinthie's knowledge of house music's foundations is second to none, as reflected by the vast vinyl collection she has been building since 1995. Her DJ sets cleverly join the dots between the past and the present and plot lines between the swing of New York, the rawness of Chicago and the energy of Berlin. They're stripped back and emotive, whether deep or vocal, and always married to an irresistible groove.In the studio, Cinthie has mastered the art of making maximum impact from bare musical essentials. For more than 20 years her timeless house sounds have come on labels like Heist, Aus Music and her own 803 Crystal Grooves, and in 2020 gave rise to her adventurous and accomplished debut album Skylines - City Lights. Cinthie's DJ-kicks mix in 2022 was another high-water mark. It's a revered series that had a big impact on her in the nineties, and her own entry is one of house music's best.

    1h 7m
  5. Episode 17 - Belinda Becker

    10/25/2024

    Episode 17 - Belinda Becker

    Belinda Becker is a DJ, dancer, writer, actor and mom. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Belinda is well known on the NYC DJ scene having been inducted into Paper Magazine's Nightlife Hall Of Fame. She has spun at such venues as Nell’s, Lincoln Center, and Joe's Pub. Having returned from a residency at Indochine in Dubai and a cultural center opening in Cuba, Belinda presently has weekly residencies at Dumbo House and Temple Bar as well as doing other events. Her music encompasses many genres including reggae, latin, afro-house, afro-beats, amapiano, soul, funk, R&B, disco, house and old school hip-hop.

    49 min
  6. Episode 16 - Merlin Bobb

    10/01/2024

    Episode 16 - Merlin Bobb

    Merlin Bobb, a Brooklyn native and renowned DJ, is widely credited as a pioneer of the house music scene. His success in the industry has recently earned him recognition from Boiler Room, who invited him to perform his first live DJ set in 2022. Merlin landed his first mix show on WBLS and quickly became a favorite among dance music fans. Over the years, he experimented with different techniques and musical styles, pushing the boundaries of what was possible with DJ-ing. This signaled the start of a long and illustrious career in the entertainment industry. Merlin's influence extended far beyond the DJ booth. As an executive at major music recording labels like Atlantic and Elektra Records, he was instrumental in introducing the burgeoning house music scene to a wider audience. He also signed and hired prominent dance music DJs and producers like Frankie Knuckles, Timmy Regisford, Roger Sanchez, Kerri Chandler, David Morales, Louie Vega, Tony Humphries, and Pete Tong to sign artist, produce remixes and help spread the house music sound. Merlin co-founded Club Shelter, a legendary nightclub that quickly became the epicenter of NYC's house and dance music scene. The Shelter brand and culture it sustained continue to reverberate around the world's house music scene to this day. Merlin has recently returned to DJ-ing, much to the delight of his fans, and continues to be an influential figure in the world of house music. https://www.instagram.com/djmerlinbobb/?hl=en Recorded in LIC, Queens on 8.28.2024. Hosted by Mari Ella

    1h 15m
  7. Episode 15 - Jenifa Mayanja

    09/05/2024

    Episode 15 - Jenifa Mayanja

    Deeply entrenched in the underground deep house music scene for more than 25 years since the early 90's, Jenifa Mayanja staked her claim in New York and paid her dues the old fashioned way.  Throughout the course of her career, Ms. Mayanja's profile has maintained a coveted underground buzz earning her a revered place in the house community and a reputation for being an innovative, fearless and respected musical ambassador for house music culture and for women in the music business.  While other DJs place value on mass exposure, Jenifa Mayanja’s DJ ethos is about introduction & preservation of house music culture, while injecting love and the craft of djing back into the game. She has played at premier venues like Panorama Bar, Fabric London, Lux Lisbon, Rex Club while mixing it up with gigs at beloved events like “Freerotation”, Djoon, “Kala Festival” and at Picnik Montreal appearing in a Boiler room event. Currently Jenifa holds a monthly residency at Public Records in New York called “Back to the Deep” playing alongside several luminaries such as Wajeed, JT Donaldson, Kyle Hall, Scott Grooves and Lady Monix. As a label owner, Jenifa is the creator of  Bumako Recordings label, started in 2007 which introduced the world to Jenifa’s signature naturalistic deep house sound. Jenifa Mayanja was also part founder of the now defunct Sound Warrior Records, the label dedicated exclusively to releasing music by other women producers.  The uniqueness of her production aesthetic has seen Jenifa as a sought after remixer and guest producer for artists such as, Seb Wildblood, CC Disco, Conclave, Lauren Ritter, Coloring Lessons and Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange for SecretSundaze in addition to her own releases which include three albums. In the last couple of years, Jenifa has decided to bring her experience and knowledge to others through first educational initiatives, then formally introducing a mentoring and coaching program called “The Music Life Mentor” that works with music creatives at all levels to overcome mental and practical roadblocks to success. https://www.instagram.com/jenifamayanja MARI ELLA

    1h 37m
  8. Episode 14 - Shawn Dub

    07/23/2024

    Episode 14 - Shawn Dub

    Shawn Dub is a seasoned DJ & record collector from Long Beach, CA who now resides in Brooklyn, NY for over a decade. Shawn started djing in the 2000's where he put work in with many various underground parties in LA and San Fransisco before making his way to the big city. His extreme technical skill, deep crates, and passion for getting lost on a dance floor allowed him to hold down residences at Output, La Poisson, Doris, and I Love Vinyl. Currently, he is the buyer and in-store curator at one of Brooklyn's prominent record stores - Human Head. He has a residency at Public Records called Sol Follow. Sol Follow is dedicated to the hard working often unsung music lovers around the world - he is accompanied by guests who are avid music collectors and lovers of a good party. Shawn Dub is one half of the notorious Records Before Rent show on the Lot Radio - with Sticky Dojah. In 2019, shawn dub joined kels as a resident dj with Detroit born party maneater -where you can expect to be taken on a sonic journey that defies expectations and challenges the status quo. Wherever you may catch shawn dub playing records you can guarentee to be in a room filled with music enthusiasts who thrill the unknown for the freaky and unexpected. Each time shawn steps behind the turntables it is a wild ride though the uncharted territories of sound and the dance floor becomes a canvas for sonic experimentation. https://www.instagram.com/shawndub365/

    1h 37m
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About

A Podcast focusing on the meaning and importance of "dance" in dance music. Interviews with DJs and producers, who talk about their craft and career and their connection to dance and how it influences their work and sound. Longtime clubhead/ dancer turned DJ, Mari Ella has been busy presenting her take on deep & soulful house music around NYC, Detroit, Paris & Mexico within the last years. Exploring different sub genres within the ever expanding electronic music genre, she likes to focus on the meaning and importance of “dance” in dance music.

Information

  • Creator
    Mari Ella
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mari Ella
  • Show Website
    Dance To The Music

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