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Dawn Hampton has been an extraordinary character and inspirational figure on the Lindy Hop scene for what might as well be forever. If you’ve been to Herrang, or any number…

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I’ve always found this to be an odd one… in the middle of a DJ’d set, the track ends… and half the room breaks into spontaneous applause. I mean –…

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I began this post with the intention of putting together a few quick factors that I take into account when choosing music. Inevitably, it began to turn into something of…

DJing General rambles Music

I often say that music can make or break a swing dance event. Sound quality can do the same. We play a lot of old recordings, and the sound quality…

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Welcome to one of the much debated topics in today’s Lindy communities – what should we play for Lindy? Or, for that matter, for swing dancing in general? Swing? Or…

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I was glancing at a couple of Glenn Miller greatest hits albums, and found them notable by something they were lacking. I mean – all of the Glenn Miller best…

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