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Rave

Rave is a genre. Rave grew out of New Beat and Alternative dance. Its influence carried into Hardcore, Trance, UK garage, jungle and Gabber, which took the template somewhere else. The chart currently maps 9 connections around Rave. Open any neighbouring band or genre to trace where Rave came from and where it led.

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Roots — what shaped themLegacy — who they shapedKindred — same orbit
RaveNew BeatAlternative danceHardcoreTranceUK garagejungleGabberDrum and bassHappy Hardcore

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Rave connections

Rave grew out of New Beat and Alternative dance, went on to shape Hardcore, Trance, UK garage and jungle. 9 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

What influenced Rave

Roots2

Sounds and acts that shaped Rave.

What Rave shaped

Legacy7

Where the influence of Rave travelled next.

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