DJ Tara on the legacy of J Dilla and New York’s changing social fabric

05/08/2025 1h 10min Temporada 1 Episodio 9

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Today, Nico is joined by DJ Tara.Tara is a DJ with radio shows on The Lot Radio and Soho Radio, as well as an urban planner in her hometown of New York, where she advocates for nightlife as a vital cultural and community building tool for cities.She helped found Donuts Are Forever, an annual fundraiser and tribute to Hip-Hop producer J. Dilla, and Makossa Brooklyn Cookout, a beloved Brooklyn summer party. They cover:The conception of Donuts Are Forever and J Dilla’s impact on Hip-HopNew York nightlife’s changing dynamicsCreating space for music discovery in the clubThe systematic erasure of dance music’s originatorsThe intersection of nightlife and communityFinding music in the digital ageUpgrade your listening at  https://www.mixcloud.com/premiumUnlock the ultimate creator toolkit at  https://www.mixcloud.com/pro

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