DANCE TO BEATS INSPIRED BY J DILLA’S INNOVATIONS & CELEBRATE THE CREATIVITY OF BLACK MUSICAL ARTISTS!

It’s the summer of J Dilla in Los Angeles, and The Broad joins the festivities by honoring the revered artist who would have been 50 this year. On the heels of Dilla Jazz at The Ford, Dilla’s House at The Broad features artists who knew and worked with Dilla, who have been inspired by his pioneering methods, and who exemplify a spirit of cross-pollination that Dilla and other artists cultivated, including the dearly loved and recently departed Amp Fiddler. With a special focus on the uplifting and soulful side of house and dance music through the lens of Dilla’s legacy, this event will have you dancing under the stars on the museum’s outdoor plaza. An ensemble performance helmed by Detroit’s Moodymann will feature fellow Motor City icons Dames Brown on vocals, Dez Andrés on the ones and twos and percussion, and Mark de Clive-Lowe on keys and beat machines. The evening will warm up fast with LA’s own DJ Ashley Younniä; local music maven DJ Rashida will keep the energy levels up to close out the night.

Hosted by The Yancey Boys AKA Illa J + Frank Nitt. Guest co-curated by Mahogani Music and Fusicology.