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  1. Read more: Soul in the South: Discovering the Filipino Jazz Movement
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    Soul in the South: Discovering the Filipino Jazz Movement

     

    Discover the soulful history of Filipino jazz, from Manila’s smoky clubs to U.S. military bases. A powerful movement shaped by migration, resilience, and musical brilliance.


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  2. Read more: To 1985 – L.A. Electro Funk, Post-Disco & Hip Hop in the 80s
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    To 1985 – L.A. Electro Funk, Post-Disco & Hip Hop in the 80s

     

    The story of Uncle Jamm’s Army, the Roland TR-808, and the birth of electro funk and West Coast hip hop in 1980s L.A.

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  3. Read more: You Know Why: How Italo Disco Changed the Sound of Dance Music
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    You Know Why: How Italo Disco Changed the Sound of Dance Music

     

    From its flamboyant beginnings to underground club classic, Italo Disco’s legacy is deep and enduring. Discover how a misunderstood genre became the blueprint for dance music.

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  4. Read more: It’s Not Easy: Psychedelic Afro-Rock and the Music of the Biafran War
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    It’s Not Easy: Psychedelic Afro-Rock and the Music of the Biafran War

     

    A sonic journey through Nigeria’s psychedelic Afro-rock movement—born from conflict, shaped by resistance, and echoing the legacy of the Biafran War.

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  5. Read more: Heavy Voodoo: A Dub Retrospective and Its Enduring Influence
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    Heavy Voodoo: A Dub Retrospective and Its Enduring Influence

     

    Explore the roots of dub music and its lasting impact through our Heavy Voodoo playlist, featuring legendary Jamaican pioneers and their iconic sounds.


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