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Vinyl Records: The Beginnings

Do you know where your beloved vinyls come from? And how they work? – Here is the story about the beginnings of sound recording and vinyl records plus you get the chance to listen the first recorded sound! – No, it was not Thomas Alva Edison… So read and listen!

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A History of DJing Pt.II

A whole document continuing “A History of DJing part 1″, from the 60′s up to date, involving all the details that you might not know about one of the most trendy music practices of all ages and all the branches that grew up from spinning vinyls.

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A History of DJing Pt. I

The art and evolution of DJing have taken an important roll since its genesis almost a century ago.
Here is a detailed story behind the birth, growth and maturation of one of the most important practices in music since industrialization.

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Sweat Records – Miami

A giant mural tribute to some eminent musical figures shelters Sweat Records. This record store located at a rough quarter known by Miami locals as ‘Little Haiti’ holds one the nicest surprises you…

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Reactive & Generative Music Bursting

A whole new concept of how we make and experience music is developing further these days. Although an exact definition and the boundaries between generative and reactive music are still kind of blurry,…

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Vinyl in Art

A story about vinyl records applied in different mediums of art.

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