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Listen: DJ Disciple breaks down the cultural history of NYC’s house scene on Music Book Club

The legendary music-maker takes us on the spirited journey through decades of the NYC underground.

DJ Disciple’s The Beat, the Scene, the Sound: A DJ’s Journey through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New York City is a must-read for anyone interested in the social, cultural, and artist background of house music history—and the city in the 1970s up until the current moment. Our third Music Book Club installment is full of juicy stories and insightful opinions from the Grammy-nominated music-maker and educator. Listen in!

And join us on Zoom at noon PST this Sun/25, as author Lance Scott Walker talks about his deep dive into the life of Houston hip-hop innovator DJ Screw. See our previous installments here, and more great events on the Music Book Club site.

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