Driven by a deep love for vinyl and crates full of records, Zwarte Liefde has kept vinyl culture alive and kicking for over 10 years, celebrating black music wherever the needle touches. On Friday, October 2, the collective will perform at Patronaat during the Haarlem Vinyl Festival.
Zwarte Liefde emerged in Amsterdam in 2016, founded by vinyl enthusiast and DJ Welly Ibrahim, also known as Welly Well. What started as a simple idea quickly grew into a movement and developed into a series of events and a collective, supported by DJs such as DNS and Chuckie. Zwarte Liefde joined forces with the legendary brand Technics: a true full circle for a concept centered around the iconic turntables that have shaped DJ culture.
Over the years, Zwarte Liefde has built a loyal following among both vinyl enthusiasts and black music lovers. The Zwarte Liefde collective organized events and vinyl-only DJ sets at venues such as Paradiso, Amsterdam Roest, Bret, Rapa Nui, Pacific Amsterdam, DeDakkas, and the A'DAM Tower. Zwarte Liefde has performed at countless national and international festivals, including leading Dutch festivals such as Zwarte Cross, Mysteryland, Appelpop, Amsterdam Dance Event, and Haarlem Vinyl Festival, as well as international festivals such as 12 Inch Lovers (vinyl only).
