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My parents’ extreme tango makeover

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From History Channel to Dancing with the Stars, Yowei Shaws’ parents do the tango.

Frankie Knuckles performs during his DJ set at the Sonar festival in Barcelona June 21, 2008. Knuckles passed away Monday at the age of 59.

DJ remembers the ‘Godfather of House’ music

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Frankie Knuckles performs during his DJ set at the Sonar festival in Barcelona June 21, 2008. Knuckles passed away Monday at the age of 59.

DJ remembers the ‘Godfather of House’ music

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Angolan Musicians In Portugal Mix Styles

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GI Disco From Berlin

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A dance club in Berlin celebrates the music brought to Germany by American G.I.s in the Cold War era.

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The World’s Marco Werman profiles Congolese musician Shiko Mawatu. He came to the U.S. in 2004 and is now a nominee for an NAACP Image award.

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