January 30, 2023 • 33 mins
The Paradise Garage. One of the most important and influential clubs in New York. Michele Saunders, a Parisian native turned lifelong New Yorker, knows it well. Growing up listening to her father's records, Michele found her passion in exploring the crossroads between Jazz and Rock at least. Her lifelong passion for music took shape when she moved to America, catching the world-famous Amateur night at the Apollo Theatre in Haarlem and experiencing the legendary Paradise Garage alongside Larry Levan. In today's chat, we discussed all this, starting from her childhood, the time spent in New York City in the 70s and 80s and, of course, the legendary Paradise Garage.
Enjoy listening 🎧
Today's episode is sponsored by L.U.V. YOUR HOUSE - House Music Dj Collective Berlin.
Don't miss their live set at Paloma Bar on Thursday, February 9.
02:50 Growing up listening to Jazz
06:18 James Balwin & The Cellar
08:00 The introduction at the Paradise Garage
14:02 A church on the dancefloor
15:27 The music at the Paradise Garage
16:59 New York Dance Music Culture in the early '80s
21:20 Larry Levan
23:47 The last night at the Paradise Garage
27:53 The history NYC club Better Days
Would you like to discuss today's episode with a global community of music enthusiasts?
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So if you value everything I share with you and want to support Music Travel Guide in preserving the legacy of black music, you can buy me a "coffee" here.
Thank you so much for your support! 🙏
Enjoy listening 🎧
Today's episode is sponsored by L.U.V. YOUR HOUSE - House Music Dj Collective Berlin.
Don't miss their live set at Paloma Bar on Thursday, February 9.
02:50 Growing up listening to Jazz
06:18 James Balwin & The Cellar
08:00 The introduction at the Paradise Garage
14:02 A church on the dancefloor
15:27 The music at the Paradise Garage
16:59 New York Dance Music Culture in the early '80s
21:20 Larry Levan
23:47 The last night at the Paradise Garage
27:53 The history NYC club Better Days
Would you like to discuss today's episode with a global community of music enthusiasts?
Music Travel Guide is an online and in-person music lover community hosting speaking events on record collecting and all things black music.
Join us on February 7 for the next ONLINE Music Travel Guide Meetup!
👉 Free Registrations Here
Connect with Music Travel Guide:
Subscribe to the monthly newsletter to keep updated on our next events and receive a curated list of the best jazz events and club nights in Berlin.
Follow Music Travel Guide on Instagram.
Want to support Music Travel Guide? ❤️
So if you value everything I share with you and want to support Music Travel Guide in preserving the legacy of black music, you can buy me a "coffee" here.
Thank you so much for your support! 🙏
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