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Rare Groove Events This Week in London
11 rare groove events in London this week (1-4 Oct): Eman Pav at Moonrays (Thu), McCann & Butcher at Hot Box Live Events (Fri) + 9 more dates. Updated daily.
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Rare Groove Events This Week · London
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Sound profile
An underground, danceable sound.
energy
55
danceability
75
valence
75
grit
40
organicness
85
commerciality
20
tempo
45
vocality
50
About Rare Groove
Rare groove emerged in the 1980s London club scene as a DJ-led revival of obscure, soulful recordings from the 1960s and 1970s, particularly within the realms of funk, jazz-funk, and disco. Characterized by authentic instrumentation such as syncopated basslines, warm electric pianos, and brass sections, the genre focuses on mid-tempo rhythms that emphasize a relaxed yet infectious groove. It occupies a semantic space between classic American soul and the subsequent Acid Jazz movement, prioritizing a nostalgic, sophisticated mood over contemporary electronic production. This curation-driven genre serves as a crucial link between the foundations of Black American music and the sampling culture of early hip-hop and modern dance music.
Also known as: Raregroove
Rare Groove events in London this week - FAQ
What Rare Groove events are in London this week?+
Mood lists 11 rare groove events in London this week (1-4 Oct): Eman Pav at Moonrays (Thu), McCann & Butcher at Hot Box Live Events (Fri) + 9 more dates. Each listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
Where can I find Rare Groove in London this week?+
Rare groove emerged in the 1980s London club scene as a DJ-led revival of obscure, soulful recordings from the 1960s and 1970s, particularly within the realms of funk, jazz-funk, and disco. Find every Rare Groove venue and event in London this week above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
What is Rare Groove music?+
Rare groove emerged in the 1980s London club scene as a DJ-led revival of obscure, soulful recordings from the 1960s and 1970s, particularly within the realms of funk, jazz-funk, and disco. Characterized by authentic instrumentation such as syncopated basslines, warm electric pianos, and brass sections, the genre focuses on mid-tempo rhythms that emphasize a relaxed yet infectious groove. It occupies a semantic space between classic American soul and the subsequent Acid Jazz movement, prioritizi…
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