
High Tech Soul: The Creation of Techno Music
Genres
Overview
HIGH TECH SOUL is the first documentary to tackle the deep roots of techno music alongside the cultural history of Detroit, its birthplace. From the race riots of 1967 to the underground party scene of the late 1980s, Detroit's economic downturn didn't stop the invention of a new kind of music that brought international attention to its producers and their hometown.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
64 min
Release Date
2006-09-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
6.1
Eddie Fowlkes
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0.0
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5.5
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0.0
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6.0
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8.0
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0.0
Brujas
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0.0
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0.0
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5.3
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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8.0
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0.0
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