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Ballroom: The Sound of NYC’s Underground Vogue Scene
Season 1
Episode 14
You’re probably familiar with New York’s underground ballroom scene through Madonna’s Vogue or films like Paris is Burning. This subculture has been recognized for creating the inventive dance style voguing, but they’ve also created a music genre that’s all their own.
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