Ahead of Juneteenth, Kumi James, the founder of Hood Rave, spoke with latimesimage about raving’s potential, and the spiritual transcendence that happens when you gather 500 Black people on a dance floor in South Central.
.” “My practice is very communal,” they say. “It always has to do with other people and supporting their work as well. It’s not just me, ever. A lot of it is curatorial.”
“My practice is very communal,” says James. “It always has to do with other people and supporting their work as well.” Most of the DJs are Black femmes or queer folks. With just that alone, people wild out and dance so hard. It’s just one of the most beautiful things. DJing at Hood Rave, I don’t have to coddle the audience or kiss their ass. Everything is already towards their tastes. I grew up in Arlington Heights on hip-hop and R&B. I bring in those musical influences and then mix that with club music and genres from around the world. And the dancers in the crowd are open to it. That makes me feel free.At the last Hood Rave, 500 people showed up and 75% of them were Black. “Which is pretty significant,” says James.
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