sound system
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Gladwin Wright, known as Gladdy Wax and one of the UK's longest-running sound system operators, has been involved with the carnival for almost 40 years.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The London-born DJ kicked off his career with the Madhatter sound system, putting on warehouse parties.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
As we talk, Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” comes floating out over the diner’s sound system, and Beatty tilts his head to take it in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
You could walk through a grocery store, hear “Billie Jean” playing over the sound system, and shimmy your shoulders, feeling slightly less guilty than you might’ve during the aughts.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026
The sound system alternately blared hip-hop and grungy emo rock as various DJs took turns pushing one another out of the way.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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