Wed, Jun 02, 2004 - Page 16 News List

From zero to heros like Carter

Chicago house legend Derrick Carter's gig tonight at Luxy represents the coming-of-age of dance music in Taiwan

By Jules Quartly  /  STAFF REPORTER

Tyliszczak said Luxy, Ministry of Sound and a "whole bunch of new clubs" illustrated the fact that "dancing has come out of the woodwork and into the spotlight."

Tyliszczak said he hopes the local scene keeps developing until it produces quality music of its own.

Alan Hsia, a part owner of Luxy and in charge of Loop Productions, said that Asia and Taiwan in particular was becoming a part of the international dance scene.

"For me, I think this is a pretty big deal. It opens a gate to the DJs who are DJs' DJs. On a commercial level it's not such a smart thing to do but I think it helps the scene progress and that's why we're doing it."

Carter is expected to play a two- to three-hour set starting at 11:30pm, with songs from his latest album, in addition to the standards which have moulded house music since day one.

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