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'Our crowd is willing to follow us around': Club Chai's DJs on the power of DIY nightlife | Musique Non Stop

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

'Our crowd is willing to follow us around': Club Chai's DJs on the power of DIY nightlife

The founders of Oakland’s diverse east-meets-west nights explain their inclusive, experimental ethos

Ask the two DJs behind Club Chai what type of music they play at their sweaty warehouse parties in Oakland, California, and you’ll be met with an awkward pause. There’s no easy answer to that question – which is one of the major reasons why Club Chai has struck such a chord with its ultra-diverse, thrill-seeking audience, from the artists and activists of its hometown to its swelling global fanbase.

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by Chal Ravens via Electronic music | The Guardian

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