Dance Divas: 1988-1998

Published: April 24, 2021, noon

Sampling technology created new opportunities for producers but raised questions of authenticity and authorship in the industry. Some of the biggest dance music hits of the early '90s used uncredited vocals belonging to Loleatta Holloway, Jocelyn Brown and Martha Wash. After the Paradise Garage closed, New Jersey\u2019s Zanzibar club became the breaking ground for dance music in the New York area. Abbie Adams had a record store around the corner which became Movin\u2019 Records, introducing the world to the \u2018Jersey Sound\u2019. We also meet legendary talent scout Gladys Pizarro who co-founded Strictly Rhythm.