Juan Atkins and Carl Craig defend Detroit techno heritage in France
Techno pioneers Juan Atkins and Carl Craig are touring France for a week, performing sets in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon. The tour aims to highlight the Black American roots of techno, a genre whose name was coined by Atkins. Both artists are legends of Detroit techno, and their presence in France serves to educate audiences about the genre's origins and cultural significance.
Key facts
- Juan Atkins and Carl Craig are touring France for a week.
- They are performing sets in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon.
- The tour aims to highlight the Black American roots of techno.
- The name 'techno' was invented by Juan Atkins.
- Both are legends of Detroit techno.
Entities
Artists
- Juan Atkins
- Carl Craig
Locations
- Detroit
- France
- Paris
- Marseille
- Lyon