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New York, USA1980s–90s120–128 BPM
New York House
Paradise Garage, Larry Levan and vocal house.
The Origin Story
Larry Levan was the resident DJ at the Paradise Garage in New York from 1977 to 1987. Its crowd was mostly Black, Latino and gay. New York house, often called garage after the club, leans on gospel and soul vocals.
The India Connection
For house in India, see the house and disco genre pages.
Who Built This Scene
Larry LevanFrançois KevorkianMasters At WorkTodd TerryLouie Vega
Start Here: Essential Tracks
The Basement
Kenny Dope presents The Bucketheads
Work
Masters At Work