Dance music is better with a luminary like The Black Madonna on the decks. For this limited series exclusive to KCRW, The Black Madonna digs deep into her extensive personal collection for a once-in-a-lifetime trek through the ABC’s of dance music—as only she can present it.
All Episodes
Part III: Love is the Message
MusicIn the final episode, discover the the soul of dance music as we dip through disco rarities and take a tour of “the house that Jack built,” from then until now and beyond.
Part II: These are the Breaks
MusicFrom the deepest dub to hip-hop, Miami bass, jungle, and beyond; this trip’s destination is an ultra-rare exploration of the bass-station, brought to you by The Black Madonna.
Part I : The Body Electric
MusicPack your pocket calculators for a trip through early electro, EBM, industrial and techno, chronicling the evolution of synthesizer music.
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