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Dance Music of 1986

Celebrating 40 years since one of House Music’s most genre defining and dynamic years, 1986.

Celebrating 40 years since one of House Music’s most genre defining and dynamic years, 1986. A deep dive into the year that marked House’s breakthrough from an Underground Chicago scene to an internationally acclaimed genre. Featuring music from Chicago legends Marshall Jefferson, Mr Fingers, Steve "Silk" Hurley and lots more pioneers of House Music.

Produced by We Are Grape for BBC Radio 6 Music.

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1 hour

Last on

Sun 24 May 2026 01:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • Marshall Jefferson vs Solardo

    Move Your Body

    • Trax.

  • Raze

    Jack the Groove

    • Connoisseur Collection.

  • Hercules

    7 Ways (vocal)

    • Strut.

  • Mr. Fingers

    Can You Feel It

    • Trax.

  • Wally Jump Jr. and the Criminal Element

    Turn Me Loose

    • Stylus Music.

  • Art of Noise

    Paranoimia (feat. Max Headroom)

    • WM UK.

  • Sleezy D.

    I've Lost Control

    • Fierce!.

  • Adonis

    No Way Back

    • Adonis Recordings.

  • Sleezy D. & Sleazy D

    I've Lost Control

    • Soul Jazz Records.

  • J.M. Silk

    Music Is the Key

    • London Records.

  • Mr. Lee

    I Can't Forget

    • Trax Records.

  • Farley Jackmaster Funk & Jesse Saunders

    Love Can't Turn Around

  • Duane & Co.

    J.B. Traxx

    • Strut.

  • Steve “Silk” Hurley

    Jack Your Body

    • RCA.

  • Housemaster Boyz

    House Nation

    • fabric.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 25 Apr 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Sun 24 May 2026 01:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music