American Stories celebrates the house music genre on its 40th anniversary. On the 40th anniversary of its invention in Chicago, celebrate the house music genre that was born in Chicago’s underground ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As someone from the South, house music was somewhat foreign to me. Growing up, R&B, funk, soul, gospel, and pop were played in my household. I grew up on Luther Vandross, Jill ...
Let’s get one thing clear: queer Black people invented and pioneered house music. Long before the pulsating sounds of EDM and techno were synonymous with mostly white Los Angeles and Brooklyn DJs with ...
Explore the origins of house music, which began in Chicago’s underground party scene. Explore the origins of house music, which began in Chicago’s underground party scene as a safe space for gay ...