New Narratives: Extending Legacies, Inventing Languages

House and techno are constantly evolving. Originating in African American and queer communities in the United States, they now engage with a multitude of diaspora scenes that build on their legacies while inventing new sonic languages. From clubs to digital platforms, these exchanges are redefining the boundaries of electronic music.

In this sixth and final episodeof *Explain The Sound*, Marie-Maxime Dricot focuses on artists who draw on multiple histories, regions, and musical traditions. She explores how these practices challenge the usual categories of electronic music without breaking with the legacies of house and techno.

With scenes ranging from Lisbon to Kampala and from Johannesburg to Paris, the episode shows how these musical styles circulate today within transnational networks where influences intersect without blending together. It explores the concepts of center and periphery, narratives of innovation, and new forms of transmission emerging within diasporas.

As the series concludes, this episode invites us to view electronic music as a story that is constantly evolving, driven by artists who reinvent their heritage without erasing its memory.