Larry Levan
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Soul Clap Take a Tour Through the 10,000 Records in Their Childhood Basement
During Thanksgiving weekend, the Brooklyn-based duo return home to Boston to chat about their sophomore album, decades-long DJ career, and friendship.
Jesse Weiss
12.1.16
Features
It's Time For Us to Praise the Godfathers of Gospel Disco
As a new compilation celebrates the very best of spiritually-leaning disco, we look at how even the stoniest atheist can find salvation on the dancefloor.
James Darton
9.14.16
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Kevin Beasley, DJ Spooky, and More Explore Art, Music, and the Turntable in New York Exhibition
"The Beat Goes On" was curated by multidisciplinary artist Derrick Adams and is currently on view.
Alexander Iadarola
8.29.16
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Larry Levan and the Paradise Garage’s Legacy Honored in an Upcoming Film
British actor Kobna Holdbrook-Smith stars as Levan.
Oliver Kinkel
8.10.16
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The Last Record: Bob Moses Loves "Cream of the Crop"-era Disco
The duo chose new music from Massive Attack, Phantogram and a collection of some of the best disco ever.
Britt Julious
8.8.16
Features
François K Reflects on the Everlasting Legacy of Larry Levan and Paradise Garage
Just how did an alcohol-free members club become one of the most important spaces in dance music history?
Josh Baines
7.14.16
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Arthur Russell's Influential Paradise Garage Anthem "Go Bang! #5" Is Being Reissued
The re-pressing of the 1982 Dinosaur L hit single will include remixes by Francois K and Walter Gibbons.
Benjamin Boles
4.7.16
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God Bless the Paradise Garage Bot
We pile praise on the Twitter bot that pumps out Larry Levan's favourite records all day every day.
Josh Baines
4.4.16
Features
Soichi Terada Reveals the Fake Asian Stereotypes Driving His Japanese House Sound
“I’ve always liked the misunderstood image of the Orient. It actually makes me really happy.”
Alisa Yamasaki
3.14.16
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NYC DJ Hero Justin Strauss Shares a Paradise Garage-Influenced Disco Mix
The city staple will play Kitsune's Disco Edition club night at Goodroom alongside Todd Edwards, Cassian, and more.
David Garber
3.10.16
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New Larry Levan Compilation 'Genius of Time' is a Perfect Introduction to the Greatest DJ Ever
Get ready for 22 tracks worth of disco, boogie, and house brilliance courtesy of the legendary Paradise Garage resident.
Josh Baines
2.3.16
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The Legendary Paradise Garage is Coming to LA for One Night Only
Original residents Joey Llanos and David Depino will provide the soundtrack at the Hollywood Palladium next weekend.
Max Pearl
12.10.15
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