Special Instructions hosted by Ella Hussle
Thu, Jun 04
|Head HiFi
A deep listening and exploration of Raphael Sadadiq's solo debut Instant Vintage
Time and Location
Jun 04, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Head HiFi, 146 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
About the event
Special Instructions is an archival project exploring the intersections of music, memory, and preservation. Inspired by an inherited cd collection from her late father, which host, DJ and librarian Ella Hussle then expanded into the art of archiving, the craft of librarianship and collecting books. Special Instructions gives a platform for nostalgia but with a twist. The listening sessions are a combinations of all of these under one umbrella: Sound, memory, and literature. For the next session, join us as we take a closer listen to Raphael Saadiq's album Instant Vintage on Head HiFi's vintage Klipsch La Scala speakers.
Released on June 11, 2002, Instant Vintage is the solo debut of Raphael Saadiq, arriving after his successful run with Tony! Toni! Toné! and the short stint of super group Lucy Pearl. Earning five Grammy nominations, the album is a masterclass in what Saadiq famously dubbed "gospeldelic" blending a fusion of…