Join the MSU Museum for an empowering conversation celebrating Detroit’s iconic female DJs and their profound influence on the electronic music scene. Featuring trailblazers Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale, DJ Holographic, DJ Minx, and DJ Le Femme, this panel will dive into their journeys, creative processes, and the unique impact they’ve had on Detroit’s rich musical legacy. Moderated by Dr. Olivia Furman from MSU’s African American and African Studies department, this event highlights the voices of women who are shaping the future of electronic music in the Motor City and beyond.
Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 6:00 – 7:00PM
Location: WKAR Studio (room 145)
Following the enlightening panel discussion, Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale will take the stage to deliver a dynamic DJ performance that reflects her deep roots in Detroit’s house and techno scene at 311 Abbot (6th floor).
ARTIST BIOS
Jenny La Femme: An embodiment of versatility, Jenny Feterovich, known as DJ Jenny La Femme, is a multifaceted talent in the electronic music world. Her journey began in the suburbs of Detroit, where she was introduced to the city’s burgeoning techno scene. Renowned as an international house DJ, Jenny’s reach extends beyond the turntables. She is a documentary producer, television showrunner, and entrepreneur, demonstrating a passion that transcends music. Her advocacy for women in electronic music, particularly through her documentary project “Girls Gone Vinyl,” showcases her commitment to addressing gender dynamics in the industry.
DJ Holographic is a funky force of joy. She is a leading woman of the next generation of the Detroit dance music underground and brings that potent energy with her wherever she goes. The DJ/producer was born-and-raised in Detroit on a rich musical diet of Motown, R&B, Rock, and House. Born Ariel Corley, her artist name was inspired by Star Trek’s Holodeck, a mirror to society, a manifestation of human divineness, and a transporter of different realities into different spaces. She brings intention to everything she does, and when she steps behind the decks you feel her unconditional love as she channels the energy of the crowd and the seasons, curating a soundtrack of house, funk, nu-disco, techno and beyond to suit and elevate the vibe.
The Godmother of House Music, DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale, will always have a place in the world of music and dance. As the first female house music artist in Detroit, she produces a mix of dance floor hits and orchestral melodies fused with live music. Hotwaxx Hale has left a significant mark on American music culture, having played in prestigious theaters such as the Apollo New York and the Fox Detroit, as well as iconic underground dance music clubs like “Studio 54” and “The Warehouse.” Currently, she has residency at Spotlite Detroit and Marble Bar Detroit, while also maintaining an international presence with past performances in London, Ibiza, France, Mexico, Berlin, Amsterdam, Toronto, and throughout the United States.
DJ Minx, known as the First Lady of Wax, has been a cornerstone of Detroit’s club scene since the early 1990s. Her versatile sets and productions span deep, minimal, funky, and boisterous sounds, earning respect across the techno and house music worlds. Founder of the Women on Wax collective and label, her 2003 track “A Walk in the Park” became an underground hit. Minx gained widespread recognition during the 2010s, with global bookings and singles like 2022’s “Do It All Night.” A dance music pioneer, she came out as a lesbian in 2021 and was honored in Detroit’s queer community mural.
