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Barbara Tucker Reveals How the House Anthem "Beautiful People" Was Made

It’s been 30 years since the release of “Beautiful People” , one of the most beloved vocal house hits of all time. Featured on the iconic Strictly Rhythm album , this track remains a timeless classic.  Barbara Tucker, the incredible voice behind the song, recently shared the story of how this anthem came to life. The song was written by Barbara Tucker, India, and Lem Springsteen, and produced by the legendary duo Louie Vega and Kenny Dope. Interestingly, Vega also used a vocal loop from the track for his project Hardrive, which later became the famous “Deep Inside” in 1993. In an interview, Tucker shared how she first met “Little Louie” Vega in New York during the 1980s.  She spoke about the inspiration behind the uplifting lyrics of “Beautiful People” and shared fun behind-the-scenes stories about filming for Top of the Pops and the music videos. The history of electronic music is filled with unforgettable classics, and “Beautiful People” is one of those songs that bring...

Elton John opens up about love for dance music in recent Glitterbox interview

 Elton John recently revealed on the Glitterbox show hosted by Melvo Baptiste that he starts every day by “listening to dance music in the shower” .  The show, in which Elton John was a special guest, discussed topics such as music making, music consumption, the AIDS epidemic and the work of Sir Elton John’s non-profit organization "Elton John AIDS Foundation". They also talked about Elton’s recent release with Dua Lipa, ‘Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)’, which was No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance & Electronic Music charts. And here’s what Elton John thinks about dance music: “I love dance music and whenever I get a chance to play it, I will play it. The first thing I do when I take a shower in the morning is listen to dance music. I even mostly listen to Glitterbox. ” In the show, Elton also talks about how it was at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic as it inspired him to start the foundation, why education is so important; and how we need to battle against AIDS stigma. You c...

Reworks announces 2020 dates and Early Bird tickets

Reworks Festival will held  – from 17 to 20 September 2020  is aiming to give  4 days and nights full of joy, music, opinion sharing, thinking and dance.  From experimental sound and modern classical music to contemporary dance electronic , from the performances of established artists to the first shows of new and emerging talents, Reworks is ready for you.  Musical styles, live concerts, workshops, talks, free events are presented every year, transforming Thessaloniki into a meeting place for music and culture enthusiasts from all over the world to Greece.  The first acts of reworks’ 16th edition will be announced soon.  Reworks also announces the limited release of Early Bird tickets, available at Plur Agency on Kosovo . Check them out!  Let's plan your new adventure :)  See ya at Reworks !