Interview with the Legendary Lori Branch
The Gay Origins of House Music on the ‘But We Loved’ podcast. Sneaking out in the early Warehouse years; Robert Ford and Thing mag; being disowned for being gay; the […]
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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of House Music
So much to celebrate! The music genre, born in Chicago, has revolutionized dance music internationally. The Chicago House Music Festival takes place Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Chicago’s Millenium Park. […]
Chocolate Babies at NewFest
Rambunctious radicals form an activist group to confront homophobic politicians in this wild guerilla satire. A spirited collective of queer, self-described “raging, atheist, meat-eating, HIV-positive, colored terrorists” fight back against […]
South African Soulful Deep House
Chill Gang is a South African music collective dedicated to bringing you the best in Deep house music from their home country. From deep house to Private School Piano, they’ve […]
The Illustrious Blacks
Two fabulous kings sing, dance, spin music, and share their views on art, activism, politics, and what it means to be queer and Black in America. The Brooklyn-based talented duo […]
Dance Yourself Free
Ever since Beyonce’s Renaissance dropped last summer, house music has found its way back to mainstream audiences, prompting some to ask, “Is house back?” But the truth is, it never […]
DJ Lady D: Global Soulful House
Darlene Jackson, aka DJ Lady D, emerged as part of Chicago’s second wave of House music in the 1990s. She began DJing in 1995, and in 1997 she teamed up […]
Listen to Thair
Chicago singer and songwriter Thair Thompson serves up a dynamic musical intersection of black, queer culture, and pop.
Future Garage
The futuristic atmosphere created by this stylish electronic playlist promotes creativity and forward-thinking innovation. Emotive yet chill, this 24/hour live stream plays a hand-picked selection of relaxing instrumental tracks that […]
Deep House Radio
Deep House Radio | 24/7 Livestream Deep house is a subgenre of house music. It originated in the 1980s, initially fusing elements of Chicago house with 1980s jazz-funk and touches […]