Monthly Archives: October 2011
Clubbers’ Decktionary: Lovers Rock
27 October 2011
Lovers Rock, adjective Romantic style of reggae music cultivated on the London reggae scene, c.1975-1985. While contemporary strands of reggae (dub, roots, rocksteady etc) were becoming increasingly politicised and serious, Lovers Rock maintained a clearer focus on more lightweight, … Continue reading
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Tagged Aswad, Boris Gardiner, Carroll Thompson, Champion Lover, Clubbers' Decktionary, Deborahe Glasgow, Dennis Bovell, Dennis Brown, Dip Records, Fashion Records, Freddie McGregor, Greensleeves Records, Gregory Isaacs, Janet Kay, John Holt, Ken Boothe, Louise Mark, Lovers Rock, Mad Professor, Massive Attack, Matumbi, Maxi Priest, Mr Loverman, Revue Records, Shabba Ranks, Sugar Minott
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Clubbers’ Decktionary: Italo disco
17 October 2011
Italo (disco), adjective Style of disco music commonly attributed to records of Italian origin, c.1978- 1985. Essentially electronic disco made with synthesisers and drum machines, Italo has a very white, rigid, European feel compared to its much looser, black American cousin (which … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Robotnick, Black Box, Bobby Orlando, BWH, Casco, Clubbers' Decktionary, disco, Donna Summer, Felix Da Housecat, Gino Soccio, Giorgio Moroder, Italo, Kano, Lime, Midnight Express, Neil Tennant, Patrick Cowley, Pet Shop Boys, Pete Bellotte, Salvatore Cusato, Sylvester, Taffy, Tantra
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