In this episode of the MFM Speaks Out, Adam Reifsteck interviews DJ and producer Jeannie Hopper about the evolution of the underground club scene in New York, the issue of gender inequality in the music industry, and the biggest problems musicians and DJs face in the current digital landscape.
In this episode of the MFM Speaks Out, Adam Reifsteck interviews DJ and producer Jeannie Hopper about the evolution of the underground club scene in New York, the issue of gender inequality in the music industry, and the biggest problems musicians and DJs face in the current digital landscape. Jeannie started producing for New York’s WBAI Radio in 1987 as a political reporter. She traveled extensively and produced radio pieces documenting popular movements and human rights violations in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama and Palestine. Jeannie founded Liquid Sound Lounge in 1993 as a program dedicated to the soulful driven independent electronic music scenes. You can catch her DJ'ing around New York and globetrotting all over the world bringing the underground sce nes together as a musical ambassador and cultural activist.
The following music featured in this episode is provided courtesy of Jeannie Hopper.
Opening track: Jeannie Hopper feat. Mohammed & Jay Rodriguez- Everything Is Music (Work in Progress)
Ending track: Louie Balo feat. Jeannie Hopper - Guiding Light