Turntablism, the art of manipulating sounds and creating new music through turntables, has a storied history that mirrors the evolution of modern music itself. It’s a tale of innovation, culture, and the enduring appeal of vinyl records. 

 

Humble Beginnings 

The roots of turntablism can be traced back to the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, when experimental composers began using turntables as instruments to create musique concrète1. However, it wasn’t until the late 1970s, within the African-American inner-city…

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