Music
10 classic tracks from David Mancuso's Loft
MFSB, Manu Dibango, Loose Joints and more dance music gems
6 Johnny Hammond 'Los Conquistadores Chocolates'
At Dekmantel this year, The Black Madonna played her track ‘Alright This Morning’ which features that unmistakable piano riff. The crowd rightly went wild for it. 41 years ago, David Mancuso was writing the blueprint for those moments when championing jazz keyboardist Johnny Hammond’s original at The Loft.
7 Fred Wesley 'House Party'
A track taken to heart as an unofficial theme tune among partygoers, it self-explanatorily embodied the spirit of The Loft.
8 Fingers Inc 'Mystery Of Love'
On the surface, The Loft is often considered a stronghold of disco and soul. But Mancuso was very open to playing anything that would make people dance from jazz to classical. As the parties continued, and scene’s evolved, he also became an early adopter of house music. ‘Mystery Of Love’ by house music pioneers Fingers Inc features on one of the rare Loft compilations curated by Mancuso himself.
9 Ashford & Simpson 'Stay Free'
Another track that popped up on Mancuso’s Loft compilation, Ashford & Simpson’s operatic disco hit ‘Stay Free’ is a tune that let’s the dreamers dream and the lovers love.
10 Lil Louie 'Music Saved My Life'
Early 90s house in New York was really setting a benchmark for the scene to come. Strictly Rhythm and Nervous Records were just some of the labels making a name for themselves, and The Loft was right there with them.
