Detroit Soul presents Delano Smith. Of the original crop of Detroit DJs, Delano Smith is one of the few still dedicated to the craft. Reflecting on house and techno without his influence would reveal a very different musical landscape today. Coming up when the world was just discovering the impact a DJ could have, Delano traversed his way to the top in a tough scene full of talent. Although dance music post The Belleville Three and Underground Resistance is well documented, the context that set the tone for them to emerge is less so. At a time described as the Wild West by some, when party culture was taking its first tentative steps, Delano honed his skills under the the guidance of the late, great Ken Collier. With initial sets fusing soul, disco and early electronic sounds, Delano planted seeds in the minds of Detroit’s subsequent generations. Those dancing to his sets in the late 70s and early 80s would later become ambassadors of a scene with worldwide appeal. Now, Delano stands shoulder to shoulder with the figureheads he once educated, writing a brand new chapter for house and techno. https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/delanosmith/ https://www.facebook.com/DelanoSmithOfficial/ https://soundcloud.com/delano_smith Local turntablists include DJ JNETT, Matt Radovich, CHARLES EDDY aka Mr Pitiful, TheCamiloS & Bob Seiji Photography by Marie Staggat Design by Studio-io Supported by AIAIAI Australia Stay connected to the source: https://www.facebook.com/thesoulofdetroit https://www.instagram.com/thesoulofdetroit #detroitsoul ❤️