MAY 26-28: DETROIT ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL
Apr 10, 2007 3:28 PM
Movement 07, Detroit's Electronic Music Festival, will feature performances by legendary Detroit artists Moodymann live featuring Pitch Black City; Model 500 featuring the godfather of Detroit techno, Juan Atkins; and Jeff Mills, the longtime hard-hitting wizard of Detroit techno. The festival will take place Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, at its home in Downtown Detroit's Hart Plaza.
Moodymann (Kenny Dixon Jr.) is a Detroit techno/house artist known for his innovative use of reworked riffs, samples and grooves taken from the city's historically influential jazz, soul, funk and disco scene. Rarely appearing live, his headlining performance at the festival is the first show in support of his upcoming studio album and will include a full stage show with a band.
Juan Atkins, who is widely regarded as the godfather of techno, began in the 1980s recording what stands as perhaps the most influential body of work within the genre. Model 500 will headline the main stage on Sunday at the festival, highlighting the continuing influence of his music on a global scale.
Jeff Mills is a planetary superstar of techno, an unwearied hero of mega-events and an ace of the 3-deck mix; his musical touch has been a force on this city's dance scene for more than 20 years. Jeff returns to Detroit to headline the festival with a main stage closing performance on Monday night.
Other 2007 special performances include German producers Booka Shade, who have earned a reputation as one of the world's most exciting live electronic music acts. Their performance at the 2007 festival will mark Booka Shade's first appearance in Detroit. Also performing live will be Octave One, featuring Detroit natives, brothers Lenny and Lawrence Burden, who have released groundbreaking underground dance anthems on their Detroit-based record label, 430 West Records.
In addition to Moodymann featuring Pitch Black City, Model 500, Jeff Mills, Booka Shade, and Octave One, the 2007 festival will feature many more Detroit legends in addition to the internationally renowned lineup.
For more information, www.demf.com.
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