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The Daily Show takes on the Black and gay origins of house music
“You’ve never heard me say – surprise, it’s Caucasians!” The always-on-point Roy Wood Jr. tackles the origins of house music for general audiences on The Daily Show. And while you likely know that history, this one is well worth a watch.
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Mourning the loss of Elbee Bad and Rodney Bakerr, House music innovators
In an era of loss and grieving, we continue losing unsung heroes before their time. That included most recently not just one but two House music legends – Elbee Bad and Rodney Baker. It’s well worth not only marking their passing, but reflecting on why artists are not more sung in their lifetime, and whether […]
Ballroom energy, in a beautiful film about Shaun J. Wright, and more EPs
When it comes to musical inspiration and radiant humans, we’re really lucky to have people like Shaun J. Wright. A poetic short film gives you some window into who he is – and the music will move you to a dance floor even when there’s no dance floor there. Alinka reminds me of this, Shaun’s […]
Watch a 1986 TV story on house music, plus too many documentaries
Peter Kirn - August 28, 2015
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From Empty Bookshelves, Music Video Composes in Form: Chat with Harald Haraldsson
Peter Kirn - January 15, 2013
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