Breakbeat refers to the practice of sampling drum breaks from Funk and Soul records and playing them back at dance floor tempo, initially popularised by Hip-Hop DJs such as Kool Herc. Recent additions include vaporwave, which emerged solely on the internet as a criticism of our consumerist society. Disco Disco may have fallen out of […]
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Music and dance have always been inextricably linked. From their infant days onward, parents instinctively rock their babies to music while singing to engage, soothe and entertain their offspring. Choreographers like Mark Morris are inspired to choreograph dances by musical compositions they find inspiring, then visualize movement phrases to accompany it. Each musical selection offers
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From electronic beats to pop anthems, dance music was an international phenomenon during the 00s. Genre lines blurred as dance DJs and pop stars experimented with more electronic-heavy tracks. Cascada’s song blends europop with electroclash, while its upbeat lyrics encourage listeners to follow their hearts and follow their passion. Its catchy melody and irresistibly danceable
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Dance music mp3s tend to be electronic with lots of rhythm, making them ideal for parties, discos and clubs. Since these songs are royalty free you can use them freely in any project or for social media like YouTube. Free Music Archive boasts 16 genre categories and an expansive catalog. Their tracks have all been
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Not only is this song great for parties, it has an important message. It encourages us to live life fully and not worry what other people think of us. Kool and the Gang’s upbeat hit “Whip It Up” will transport you back to 1985 – complete with gel in your hair and sunglasses on your
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When it comes to dance music from the 70s, some classics remain relevant today. “Play That Funky Music” by KC and the Sunshine Band remains an infectious disco-funk tune that still gets people moving today. This song starts off slowly but sensuously to set the mood physically and emotionally before quickly transitioning to an energetic
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Documentaries about dance music offer us insight and raise awareness. Whether celebrating individuals, industries, or scenes who helped get us here or focusing on what coronavirus has taken from dance music in 2020 – these dance music movies do exactly that. Discover the history of dance music from NYC disco to Europe and International scenes
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The 2000s was a decade full of iconic dance music that continues to inspire clubbers and DJs today. From disco-inspired anthems to futuristic synth sounds, this period brought some of the greatest tracks in modern electronic dance music history. “Castles in the Sky” by Ian Van Dahl is an immensely popular uplifting trance track, boasting
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Dance Music of the 70s and 80s (DM 70s 80s) encompassed disco and soul. This genre was made popular by artists like The Village People with their hit single YMCA as well as producer Norman Whitfield who created hits for Temptations and Gladys Knight & The Pips. One of the most iconic songs by ABBA,
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From funky grooves to sensual pop, disco music of the 1970s left its mark across dance floors worldwide. Boasting unstoppable funk hits, bouncy pop confections, and strut-inducing rockers kept audiences dancing away – creating a global party atmosphere! From Van McCoy’s 1975 song “The Hustle” to Joe Tex’s 1977 track “Ain’t Gonna Bump No More
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