boogie
what it is
Boogie is a repetitive, swung note or shuffle rhythm, "groove" or pattern used in blues which was originally played on the piano in boogie-woogie music. The characteristic rhythm and feel of the boogie was then adapted to guitar, double bass, and other instruments. The earliest recorded boogie-woogie song was in 1916.
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questions
What is boogie?
Boogie is a repetitive, swung note or shuffle rhythm, "groove" or pattern used in blues which was originally played on the piano in boogie-woogie music. The characteristic rhythm and feel of the boogie was then adapted to guitar, double bass, and other instruments. The earliest recorded boogie-woogie song was in 1916.
What are good boogie albums to start with?
Try dinnermode by SUMIN, Get Loose by Evelyn "Champagne" King, Something Special by Kool & the Gang, and Loved by Parcels.
Who are some women making boogie?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/boogie/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making boogie, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21