Beyoncé, Drake, and other major artists have dropped albums influenced by the dance-oriented sounds of disco and ‘90s house music. Beneath this nostalgic resurgence, what does this new wave of dance music show about people’s desire for social freedom after a period of political and civil upheaval?
Gus Rocha is a live musician and journalist whose work has appeared in various outlets including Performer Magazine and Two Story Melody.
Julian Booker is a radio host and live events producer for WXPN, public radio from the University of Pennsylvania.
Jake Sweltz is a Brooklyn-based writer and culture critic with a background in TV/film production. He studied anthropology at NYU and is an avid devotee of classic Hollywood cinema.