Voguing and the House Ballroom Scene of New York City 1989-92

by Various Artists

Voguing and the House Ballroom Scene of New York City 1989-92 cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 30 January 2012
  • Label: Soul Jazz
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:12:35
  • Community rating: 4.1/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A two CD survey of the music that soundtracked Harlem's house ballroom scene, 'Voguing' pairs tracks such as Masters at Work's 'The Ha Dance', Loose Joints and First Choice with extensive sleevenotes by dance music historian Tim Lawrence. It was issued alongside Chantal Regnault's 200-page book of ballroom photographs, and its cast of scene figures includes Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija and Dorian Corey.

Genres

Descriptors: dance, club, rhythmic, vocal, infectious

Tracklist

  1. Got To Be Real (5:07)
  2. The Ha Dance (5:56)
  3. Is It All Over My Face? (7:08)
  4. Love Hangover (7:54)
  5. Witch Doktor (9:55)
  6. Let No Man Put Asunder (4:52)
  7. X (11:54)
  8. Love Is The Message (6:30)
  9. Cunty (4:18)
  10. Deep In Vogue (9:01)

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