Echo Room Presents Dj Amir

Friday, April 24th Echo Room presents DJ Amir (Amir Abdullah) + opening set from Echo Room Resident Kai Alcé Amir Abdullah is a rare breed of music lover whose passion for music and understanding of the cultural and sociological context complements his deep crates of classic and records. A self-proclaimed history buff and student of sociology, Amir applies his knowledge to the kind of music and culture that rarely receives the respect it deserves and will certainly demand for generations to come. A music lover since as far back as he can remember, Amir Abdullah first fell in love with jazz listening to his father’s expansive collection, which now makes up a good part of his own enviable vinyl library. His many older brothers and sisters turned him on to Disco, Funk and those irresistible 80s R&B records we now call “Boogie”, which collectively and subconsciously prepared him for his first claim to fame as one half of the legendary mix tape and DJ duo Kon & Amir. Their half-dozen “On Track” mixes, composed of a majority of Amir’s selections and skillfullmixed by Kon and Amir, perfectly isolate the insatiable hunt for magical moments buried in the grooves of yesterday’s back catalogue that helped define the musical apex of Hip Hop’s Golden Era. Amir Abdullah loves sharing his passion and knowledge about obscure and underappreciated music from a wide range of music whether it’s from behind the turntables or behind a lectern. Like the jazz musicians that initially inspired him, Amir keeps pushing the envelope of music into different places, shedding light on forgotten sounds and inspiring contemporary musicians. A ticket is required for entry for this event