01 / THE STORYWHERE THE
WHERE THE
SOUND BEGINS.
In 1990s New York, drum-heavy house gained an identity around DJs and producers including Junior Vasquez and Danny Tenaglia. Extended sets made space for layered rhythm and gradual changes.
“Tribal” is a historical dance-music label, not a precise description of one culture or source of percussion. The actual musical sources vary from record to record.
LISTEN FOR
Dense hand percussion and drums, a steady kick, and patient, hypnotic builds.
