‘Music For The Dancers’ N°111 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Herbie Hancock’s “Rockit” broke barriers with its fusion of jazz, funk, and early ‘80s electronic beats, amplified by DXT’s innovative turntable work and a surreal music video. Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know” rides a vibrant wave of synth-funk and pop, showcasing her vocal agility within a playful production. Eddy Grant’s “Electric Avenue” masks sharp social commentary under an infectious reggae-pop groove, while Heatwave’s “Gangsters of the Groove” leans into sleek early ‘80s funk precision. The Blow Monkeys’ “It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way” combines catchy hooks with sly social critique, and The Belle Stars’ “Sign of the Times” pairs playful new wave energy with cynical wit. Meanwhile, Alisha’s “Baby Talk” captures the freestyle sound of the mid-’80s, and Mantronix’s “Who Is It” delivers a restless, genre-pushing blend of electro-funk and old-school hip-hop.

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Hiromi Uehara records ‘Voice’ with bassist Anthony Jackson and drummer Simon Phillips (2011)

Hiromi Uehara‘s ‘Voice’ is an album recorded on November 9–11, 2010, as part of her Trio Project featuring bassist Anthony Jackson and drummer Simon Phillips and released on June 7, 2011 by Telarc Digital.

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