Black History Month: Detroit Style
02/01/21 • 73 min
In episode 5, Reggie, Jennifer, Kristian, Dave, and Eric Jackson, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, honor Black History Month with Detroit tastemaker, retailer, and promoter Zana Smith (Instagram: @Zana_SpecDet, Twitter: @MsZanaToYou, @SpectaclesDet). They discuss her contributions as one of the few female players of the early 80s: how she helped to cultivate the dance music scene at the Downstairs Pub and how she has impacted the story of GSGEDM. Her friend, legendary Detroit DJ Ken Collier, was right there with her at that time. His underground 80s mixtape will bring you through the episode, and back to the beginnings of the scene and its black roots in Detroit. Take some time with the GSGEDM team to celebrate these often overlooked black history makers and community builders from Detroit.
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Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch!
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Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook for all of Black History Month!
https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/
https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/
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Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101
https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/
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Check out Music Origins:
https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/
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Learn more about Zana’s store, Spectacles:
https://www.facebook.com/specdet/
https://www.musicorigins.org/item/spectacles/
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Get your global soul, events and music with Fusicology:
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Be sure to check out Output, to make all your music-making and sound designing dreams come true!
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Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:
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Support Detroit Will Breathe:
https://detroitwillbreathe.info/
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Support Black Lives Matter:
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In episode 5, Reggie, Jennifer, Kristian, Dave, and Eric Jackson, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, honor Black History Month with Detroit tastemaker, retailer, and promoter Zana Smith (Instagram: @Zana_SpecDet, Twitter: @MsZanaToYou, @SpectaclesDet). They discuss her contributions as one of the few female players of the early 80s: how she helped to cultivate the dance music scene at the Downstairs Pub and how she has impacted the story of GSGEDM. Her friend, legendary Detroit DJ Ken Collier, was right there with her at that time. His underground 80s mixtape will bring you through the episode, and back to the beginnings of the scene and its black roots in Detroit. Take some time with the GSGEDM team to celebrate these often overlooked black history makers and community builders from Detroit.
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Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch!
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Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook for all of Black History Month!
https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/
https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/
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Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101
https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/
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Check out Music Origins:
https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/
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Learn more about Zana’s store, Spectacles:
https://www.facebook.com/specdet/
https://www.musicorigins.org/item/spectacles/
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Get your global soul, events and music with Fusicology:
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Be sure to check out Output, to make all your music-making and sound designing dreams come true!
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Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:
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Support Detroit Will Breathe:
https://detroitwillbreathe.info/
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Support Black Lives Matter:
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Previous Episode
A New Year with Eddie Fowlkes
In episode 4, the production team behind upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno resolves to individually honor vital members of Detroit’s dance music scene as they enter the new year. This January, they are giving virtual flowers to techno pioneer Eddie Flashin’ Fowlkes (@eddie_fowlkes). Eddie is a legendary Detroit producer and DJ, known for his hit single ‘Goodbye Kiss,’ and one of the Techno 6, who is featured in the upcoming film. In a one-on-one interview with Eddie and director Kristian Hill, get a behind-the-scenes look at Eddie’s early career and his current projects. Also, hear from his Detroit counterparts: fellow techno pioneer Santonio Echols, Kevin Saunderson of Inner City, DJ 3000 of Motech Records, and prominent Detroit DJ Norm Talley.
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Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch!
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Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook!
https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/
https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/
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Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101
https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/
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Check out Music Origins:
https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/
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Check out Eddie Fowlkes' music:
https://eddiefowlkes.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/detroitwax
Check out City Boys Records:
https://www.discogs.com/label/2326-City-Boy
https://www.facebook.com/City-Boy-Records-485621675176701/
Check out Detroit Wax:
https://www.residentadvisor.net/record-label.aspx?id=17822
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Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:
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Support Detroit Will Breathe:
https://detroitwillbreathe.info/
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Support Black Lives Matter:
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Listen to Reggie's E4 Hot Picks from Eddie Fowlkes!
Check it Out // https://www.beatport.com/track/check-it-out-original-mix/14549157
Feeling Fine// https://www.beatport.com/track/feeling-fine-original-mix/14549158
X-Groove // https://www.beatport.com/track/x-groove-original-mix/13593903
You Know! // https://www.beatport.com/track/you-know%21-original-mix/13593904
Something Special E // https://www.beatport.com/track/something-special-e-original-mix/6741082
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Next Episode
Detroit Techno 101: A Sneak Peek - Part 2
In part 2 of episode 6, Reggie, Jennifer, Dave, and Kristian, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, dive into a sneak peek of Detroit Techno 101, an educational curriculum sharing history, culture, and experiences surrounding techno music. The team explores some significant techno locations throughout Detroit with history and personal experiences.
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Explore Detroit Techno 101 Lessons:
https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/
Check out The Music Origins Project:
https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/
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Check out Michigan Electronic Music Collective (MEMCO):
https://www.instagram.com/__memco/
https://www.facebook.com/memcollective/
Listen to Detroit Techno & Resistance: A Black History Month Symposium
https://soundcloud.com/memco/detroit-techno-resistance-a-black-history-month-symposium
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Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch!
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Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook!
https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/
https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/
-
Get your global soul, events and music with Fusicology:
-
Be sure to check out Output, to make all your music-making and sound designing dreams come true!
-
Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:
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Support Detroit Will Breathe:
https://detroitwillbreathe.info/
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Support Black Lives Matter:
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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