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Doku: How techno became big (Part 1)

A documentary on the birth of techno takes us on a journey to the roots of this influential genre.

In the 1980s, techno emerged in Detroit, shaped by artists like Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson – the “Belleville Three.” Inspired by funk, electro, and futuristic sounds, they created a new, machine-driven aesthetic. From there, techno spread globally, especially to Berlin, where the scene found a second home after the fall of the Wall. The documentary explores how underground music became a worldwide culture – raw, revolutionary, and timeless.