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Derrick May

The 6 Mix continues its celebration of dance pioneers with Derrick May, the originator of Detroit techno.

6 Mix celebrates Dance Pioneers throughout May, continuing with the originator of Detroit techno, Derrick May.

Throughout the month of May, 6 Mix is shining a light on a selection of Dance Pioneers. So far in the series Grandmaster Flash, Sasha and Ed Banger's Busy P have taken to the 6 Music decks and the shows continue this week with the originator of Techno, Derrick May.

May - best known for his 1987 dance anthem Strings of Life under the name Rhythm Is Rhythm - has been an iconic name on the techno scene for over twenty years, DJing worldwide to a devoted fan base and pioneering the scene's distinct, hard sound. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, May's work - alongside that of Juan Atkins and Inner City's Kevin Saunderson - has provided a catalyst for a number of producers worldwide.

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Last on

Fri 24 May 201322:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • Man Parrish

    Hip Hop Be Bop (Don't Stop)

    • Reunited (25 Years Of Polydor Funk).
    • Polydor.
    • 1.

  • Detroit Joe

    Untitled

  • Rinnie Forrester

    Floatilla

  • Sans Soleil

    Track 8

  • Cybotron

    Cosmic Raindance

    • Cosmic Raindance.
    • Fantasy.
    • 1.

  • Deitrich & Strolch

    N'importe

  • Gerald Mitchell

    Unknown

  • Petar Dundov

    Distant Shores

    • Music Man Records.

  • George Duke & Stanley Clark

    North Beach

    • Faces In Reflection.
    • MPS Records.

  • Steve Rachmad

    Unknown

  • La Soul

    Loving 1 (Rushour)

Broadcast

  • Fri 24 May 201322:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music