We chat to Vince Lawrence, house pioneer and creator of the first true house track, and get his thoughts on house, religion, Comiskey park, and disco demolition.
All tagged Belief and Affirmations
FoHMix - December 2016
The final FoH mix of the year and we're back in the usual territory. Some classics, some forgotten gems, and some more recent additions to the material.
FoHDiary Day 13: Musical Freedom
With the field research coming to an end it's time to ask questions about what I've learned while here, and what's next for house music.
Danny Rampling's Love Groove Dance Party
A quick examination of the sleeve notes to Danny Rampling's Love Groove Dance Party mix compilations offers some interesting insights.
"Let There Be House" — Preachers in House Music
The latest piece from the FoH project analyses the role of the preacher in house music, asks where it comes from, and why it's still in house music today.
Energy Flash - In Conversation with Simon Reynolds: Highlights (FoH 2016)
Highlights from our exclusive interview with Simon Reynolds, author of Energy Flash and Retromania. A fascinating chat about house, civil rights and cities.
House Music & Spirituality Mix Pt.2
Part 2 of Foundations of House's special DJ mix exploring ideas of gospel tonalities, spirituality and belief in classic 90s house music.
Do You Believe? — Thematic Analysis
A discussion of the theme of belief in Chicago house music and New York garage. Where does it come from and what does it mean for the people who dance to house?
The Problem Of Intention
Mixing Chicago house music and religion causes researchers difficulty when it comes to deciphering the clues DJs left in their songs. What does it all mean?
Jocelyn Brown - Believe (Live PA)
What would Chicago house music be without a diva? Watch Jocelyn Brown perform her classic house track "Believe" live (from 2007 Toronto).