Episode 65: Guest Host Series: From Archives to Dance Floors - Records, Representation & Legacy

On this episode of the Women in Vinyl Podcast, we’re introducing a new guest host, Ariel Loh a Grammy Award-winning producer and co-founder of the Trans Music Archive—an organization dedicated to preserving trans history and legacy by helping trans artists press their music on vinyl—sits down with Brooklyn-based artist, DJ, and designer Alana Jordan. Alana brings nearly two decades of experience as a vinyl DJ, using records to tell the story of dance music, nightlife, and rave culture through carefully curated sets.Their conversation explores the power of records as cultural artifacts, tools for preservation, and vehicles for community building. Together, they discuss the significance of physical media in an increasingly digital world, the importance of documenting underrepresented stories, and how vinyl can serve as both an artistic medium and a historical record. The conversation also explores identity, representation, music communities, and the responsibility of preserving culture for future generations.This episode will make you want to get a little witchy with your records, imagining the history, energy, and stories they've picked up through every turntable and every set of hands they've touched.Check out:Trans Music Archive: https://www.transmusicarchive.org/Trans Music Archive Instagram: @transmusicarchiveAriel’s Instagram: @loharielAlana’s Instagram: @alana_deejayAlana’s soundcloud: soundcloud.com/lanaspinsrecordsProduced by: Ray Blevins Some Edits by: Ariel LohBrought to You By: Women in Vinyl Founder Jenn D’Eugenio and Contributor Robyn Raymond Find the video at: https://www.youtube.com/@womeninvinyl/videosGrab a copy of our book 'Women in Vinyl, the Art of Making Vinyl'! Learn more and buy a copy at: womeninvinyl.com/book as well as grab some merch at: womeninvinyl.com/storeTHANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!Keep your records clean and sounding great with GrooveWasher. Use WomenInVinyl10 at check out: www.groovewasher.comCommercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast, along with membership options and ton of other discount codes available at: https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinylYou can also contribute to furthering our mission by donating https://www.womeninvinyl.com/donate as a 501(c)3 all donations are tax deductible.Visit the website to check out past episodes, features, and our ever growing library of resources to further the education, demystification and diversification of the Vinyl Making Space.Don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favorite podcast delivery method!Want to be a sponsor or just get in touch? Email us: [email protected]