originally published: 04/21/2020



(NEWARK, NJ) -- With its campus closed to audiences and artists during the coronavirus pandemic, NJPAC, the state’s anchor cultural institution, has found a new way to bring the magic of performing arts to its community: An online portal, NJPAC in Your Living Room, offering live original content as well as a curated collection of past Arts Center performances, programming and workshops for children.

As part of the programming, NJPAC will host a weekly Live DJ Dance Party every Thursday, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm on Facebook.com/NJPAC – expect a special guest DJ each week spinning live for a virtual dance party! The featured DJ for Thursday, April 23 at 7:00pm is DJ Muhammad. From Newark, DJ Muhammad a music producer who worked with many music artists on such labels as West End Records, Cameo Recordings, King Street Sounds and Offering Recordings. He’s worked with House music legends including Kevin Hedge of Blaze, Louie Vega and Danny Krivit of Body and Soul. DJ Muhammad earned his respect in the music business as a producer and DJ with a loyal following of energetic house music heads and soulful “garage” purists who march to the beat of his drum.

Then on Thursday, April 30th it is DJ Marcy DePina known to her loyal following as DJ MD will mix things up with playing a dose of kizomba, kompa, coupe decale, baile funk, reggae, kwaito, samba, cumbia, bachata, soca, hip-hop, house music blending in the interconnectedness of all cultures. As Program Director for Newark’s Riverfront Revival where she curates programming for Newark’s Riverfront Park. DJ MD’ mission is to connect every Newarker to its River through the mediums of art and culture. DJ MD is a Ph.D. student of ethnomusicology at the CUNY Graduate Center in NYC. Her main areas of interest are Cabo Verde, Africa, the African diaspora and the Portuguese speaking world and how music moves political and social movements.

Thu, Apr 23 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm - DJ Muhammad.

Thu, Apr 30 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm - DJ MD (DJ Marcy DePina)

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This collection of virtual performances can be found on the Arts Center’s website. Check out NJPAC’s Facebook and Twitter feeds for live events throughout the week, which will be archived on the website.

For more information and updates about the Arts Center’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, please visit NJPAC’s website.

NJPAC is located at One Center Street in Newark, New Jersey. ​​​​​​​It is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted nearly 10 million visitors (including over 1.7 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.