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Summary

In this podcast episode, DJ Ravi, an Afro Latin DJ based in Hyderabad, India, shares his journey and insights into Afro Latin music and DJing. He discusses the significance of Afro Latin music in the dance community and the role of a DJ in shaping the dance experience. DJ Ravi explains how he selects music for different settings, such as social dance nights and festivals, and the importance of reading the crowd. He also talks about the growth of the Afro Latin music scene in India and offers advice for dancers looking to connect with the music and improve their dancing.

Keywords

Afro Latin DJ, Afro Latin music, dance community, DJing, playlists, reading the crowd, energy, social dance nights, festivals, connecting with music, improving dancing

Takeaways

• Afro Latin music has a distinct sound and structure compared to other genres, with a wide variety of instruments and layered compositions.
• DJ Ravi categorizes his music by genre, subgenre, energy level, and specific vibes to better select songs for different settings.
• Reading the crowd is crucial for a DJ to understand the energy and preferences of the dancers and adjust the music accordingly.
• The music selection for social dance nights and festivals is similar, focusing on building the vibe and catering to dancers of different skill levels.
• The Afro Latin music scene in India has been growing, providing more opportunities for DJs, but it requires dedication, networking, and showcasing one's talent to gain recognition.
• DJ Ravi's passion for music and DJing drives him to constantly collect and categorize new music, practice, and stay updated with the latest trends.
• As a dancer himself, DJ Ravi understands the importance of connecting with the music and advises dancers to attend socials, expose themselves to different songs, and be consistent in their practice.
• Planning, setting goals, and consistently working towards them are key factors in DJ Ravi's success and can be applied to any endeavour.

Titles

• The Growth of the Afro Latin Music Scene in India
• Connecting with Afro Latin Music: Tips for Dancers

Sound Bites

• "With Latin, let's take salsa. It has a wide variety of music instruments which have been played, the way it is played and how the music or the instruments are layered one over the other. It's completely different."
• "I categorize my music by salsa, bachata, kizomba. Then again, do subcategorizing them by different subgenres."
• "The kind of music which you play, it should be slower, and it should help them in getting the steps correct."