IN THE WAKE TV Presents: Black House Black Joy Screening

Through interviews with DJs, dancers, emcees, and activists, the podcast sheds light on the stories and experiences of Black creatives such as DJ Jihad Muhammad, Kenny Bobien, Josh Milan, Kym Mazelle, and The Weather Girls, who have shaped this beloved musical genre. From the legendary Club Zanzibar in Newark to the present-day festival culture throughout the state, this limited series podcast is a window to the cultural significance of House Music as a self-sustaining Black community for the last four decades.

Nov 7th

Ep 5: Behind the Len: From Vietnam to House Culture

Meet the military veterans who returned home, picked up cameras, and documented Newark’s House culture. A tribute to the local archivists who preserved decades of neighborhood memories from behind the camera.

Ep 6: Club Zanzibar
Step inside the legacy of Club Zanzibar, Newark’s legendary music sanctuary. Through oral history and vivid memories, storytellers honor the legendary club that gave birth to a global sound and a safe space for all.