Techno?

A simple definition may be that it’s the electronic music that pre dates what is now more commonly known as E.D.M. or electronic dance music.   Our "Techno Diva,” Syriana Tate, is here to celebrate love,  Art, fashion, reliance on others, self-reliance, and also, music . . . Techno music.  A bit more about Techno needs to be shared. 

When the pop music of the 80’s was flourishing with synthetic sounds, loops and samples a style of music was in it’s infancy in Europe in a very underground way.   Groups such as Kraftwerk were already experimenting with sounds and beats so closely related to pure electronic tones that many would question it as even being music.   Techno’s strongest influences are Funk, R&B and Disco.   The Godfathers of Techno are Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson and Juan Atkins.  They produced the origins and great DJs such as Jeff Mills, Carl Craig, Richie Hawtin, Stacey Hale and countless others which helped rocket the sound into what is now the most popular form of music on the planet.  Whether it’s heard directly on a dance floor or ear bud, a TV commercial or in a waiting room there is no doubting it’s profound impact on the global soundscape.  

Syriana Tate’s DJ style, performance Art and musical prowess was drawn from this Detroit Techno scene.   Her teen years in this culture became a critical part of her creative upbringing and street smarts.