Omar Abdallah on the Importance of Outdoor House Music Festivals in New Jersey
Black House Black Joy: Mosaic Stories
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In this insightful clip from the Black House Black Joy documentary project, Omar Abdallah discusses the crucial role of outdoor house music festivals in New Jersey. Omar emphasizes that these events are essential for exposing the community, especially the youth, to house music, which is not commonly played on mainstream radio stations. He explains how daytime festivals provide an opportunity for people to experience and appreciate house music in a welcoming and accessible environment.
Omar highlights the positive impact of these festivals, noting that they help people gravitate towards house music and foster a sense of community. He believes that New Jersey has a unique advantage with its outdoor parties, which play a significant role in promoting and sustaining the house music culture.
This clip offers valuable insights into the importance of outdoor music events in nurturing and expanding the house music scene in New Jersey.