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Rare Groove Events This Month in Los Angeles
2 rare groove events in Los Angeles this month (1-31 Oct): J. Earl at APOTHEKE LOS ANGELES (Thu 8 Oct) + 1 more date. Updated daily.
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Rare Groove Events This Month · Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles this month - FAQ
What Rare Groove events are in Los Angeles this month?+
Mood lists 2 rare groove events in Los Angeles this month (1-31 Oct): J. Earl at APOTHEKE LOS ANGELES (Thu 8 Oct) + 1 more date. Each listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
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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 Los Angeles this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
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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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