Capstones
Graduation Date
Fall 12-16-2022
Grading Professor
J'na Jefferson
Subject Concentration
Arts & Culture
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
Contrary to current thinking, the history of house and techno music is overwhelmingly Black. This capstone was written in collaboration with three members of the house music scene, who have offered their lived experiences and personal anecdotes to help us better understand the true history and culture of the genre, and how marginalized identities in the creative industry suffer through lack of widespread historical knowledge (https://imsegen.com/2023/05/04/the-black-ass-history-of-house-music/).
Recommended Citation
Assefa, Segen D., "The Black Ass History of House Music" (2022). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/670
AUDIO_Assefa_Segen_1.mp3 (35908 kB)
An interview with Toronto based DJ Litney on the implications of appearance, desirability, and self presentation in house music spaces.
AUDIO_Assefa_Segen_2.mp3 (31044 kB)
An interview with Brooklyn based Mike Nash - a.k.a. DJ Mike Nasty - on the importance of cultural reflection and what house music means to him.
AUDIO_Assefa-Segen_3.mp3 (32279 kB)
An interview with Professor Micah Salkind on spirituality, history, and the impacts of whiteness on the current house music scene.
An interview with Toronto based DJ Litney on the implications of appearance, desirability, and self presentation in house music spaces.
AUDIO_Assefa_Segen_2.mp3 (31044 kB)
An interview with Brooklyn based Mike Nash - a.k.a. DJ Mike Nasty - on the importance of cultural reflection and what house music means to him.
AUDIO_Assefa-Segen_3.mp3 (32279 kB)
An interview with Professor Micah Salkind on spirituality, history, and the impacts of whiteness on the current house music scene.