In those days, 256MB sounded like 1TB today, screens were strangely curved and cubic, and video games were laughed upon and only played by nerds and outcasts. Before the mass phenomenom of modern games, narry a few wandered the virtual worlds on computer screens, worlds such as those of Duke Nukem, Monkey Island, and of course of DAGGERFALL.
Afrobeat is probably the best musical genre around these years. Combining traditional (or inspired) drums with modern synth and melodies it elevates the spirit to the higher realities while naturally leading to dance.