House Music - A Cultural Revolution: American Stories

On the 40th anniversary of its invention in Chicago, celebrate the house music genre that was born in Chicago’s underground Black and gay clubs and still inspires many artists. Meet the producers and DJs such as Frankie Knuckles who started it all.

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House Music - A Cultural Revolution: American Stories

Saturday
Feb 28

11:00 pm

1 Hour

Innovative and catchy electronic dance music that emerged in the early 1980s in Chicago's underground Black and gay clubs continues to inspire artists 40 years later.
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House Music - A Cultural Revolution: American Stories

Sunday
Mar 1

3:00 am

1 Hour

Innovative and catchy electronic dance music that emerged in the early 1980s in Chicago's underground Black and gay clubs continues to inspire artists 40 years later.
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House Music - A Cultural Revolution: American Stories

Sunday
Mar 1

10:00 am

1 Hour

Innovative and catchy electronic dance music that emerged in the early 1980s in Chicago's underground Black and gay clubs continues to inspire artists 40 years later.

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