The Birthplace of House Music * Celebrates a Milestone *
The Birthplace of House Music * Celebrates a Milestone *
Move Ya Body: The Birth of House (Documentary) 2025
Why do we celebrate?
A youth-led movement out of Chicago, driven by the feeling and style of a new, raw, collaborative dance genre based on disco’s BPMs and soulful r&b, with a dash of funk, and gospel’s electricity, stirred in a pot of electronically cooked beats and melodies.
And they called it: HOUSE.
The music had been flourishing on radio mix shows and in the underground on reel-to-reel & cassette tapes…
until it made its way to vinyl.
The year was 1984.
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House music 40 is an Illinois non-profit whose mission is to elevate Chicago's House Music heritage while providing financial support to Chicago House Music DJs, artists, producers, promoters etc. facing health related challenges. This 501(c)3 recognizes the need to support these vital members of our community who often entertain for long hours with no healthcare.
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House Music 40 Playlists
Come back to the source! We’re curating hours and hours of music for you through our TOP 40 House Playlists on Spotify, to commemorate 40 years from the ones who built it: the creators, the producers, the vocalists, and the founders of the music. In a word, these playlists are ICONIC. Check here frequently for new drops!
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