Inspired by the last episode of the Black roots of reggaeton, this episode explores the Black roots of House music in Chicago. This is part of series we'll explore throughout Frisco Freakquencies in understanding where our favorite genres came from. In the mainstream we see DJ's like Calvin Harris and David Guetta as the face of House music, but House music comes from the Black queer scene in Chicago. Born out of the era of Disco, and forced underground, Chicago was once one of the most segregated cities in the US. Black people, let alone queer Black people didn't have access to the dance scene, so they created their own underground. And from there House music was born. In this episode we talk about those pioneers, like Frankie Knuckles, Jessie Saunders, The warehouse, and much more - while listening to the beginnings of House music.
Playlist
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I Feel Love by Donna Summer on I Remember Yesterday (Casablanca) -
You Make Me Feel by Sylvester on Step II (Fantasy) -
Your Love by Frankie Knuckles on Baby Wants to Ride / Your Love (Trax) -
On & On by Jessie Saunders on On & On (Jes Say) -
Time To Jack by Chip E. on Jack Trax (DJ International) -
Like This by Chip E. Ft K. Joy on Like This (DJ International) -
MOVE YOUR BODY [The House Music Anthem] by MARSHALL JEFFERSON on Move Your Body (Trax Records) - Break
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Can You Feel It by Mr. Fingers on Another Side, Jack Trax (Alleviated Records & Music) - Break
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Sensation by Ron Hardy on Sensation (Trax) -
Acid Tracks by Phuture on Acid Tracks (Trax Records) -
Love Can't Turn Around by Farley "Jackmaster" Funk on Love Can't Turn Around (Trax Records) -
Bring Down The Walls by Robert Owens on Bring Down The Walls (Trax) -
Do You Know Who You Are by Virgo Four on Do You Know Who You Are (Trax) -
Freakin' You by Jungle Brothers on Freakin' You (Gee Street) -
Mystery of Love by Mr. Finger's on Amnesia (Alleviated Records)