You only had to look at the titles to see that something was up: “Atmosphere,” “Morning Factory,” “Brighter Days.” There was a new dawn in America, and the rising sun was house. Like any unearthly ...

A Chicago institution, the Silver Room Sound System Block Party re-emerged at the Salt Shed with a lineup that included DJs, ...

When CeCe Peniston belts the first triumphant note of “Finally” at this year’s Roots Picnic, she won’t just be reviving a hit — she’ll be reminding the crowd of the powerful legacy of Black women in ...

Is a dancefloor even worthy minus house music? The past half-century has seen legions of hits—from Inner City to Stardust—and nothing keeps people shaking like that inescapable four-on-the-floor blitz ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lisa Kocay covers electronic dance music. When Mink gets behind the decks, it’s more than just a performance. It’s a venture into ...

For decades, Afrobeats has been the biggest sound out of Nigeria, dominating the country’s nightlife scene. Then came Amapiano, the South African log-drum-fueled export that quickly found a home in ...

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The world of electronic dance music (EDM) is exploding. The market for this music—and the experiences associated with it—is on a serious growth trajectory. And it’s not limited to any single ...

With a sleek, modern sound that plays with melodies without being too overwhelming, house music is the genre rising up in K-pop! A bright, house-inspired backtrack mixed with K-pop’s signature energy ...