Origins Of House Music

House music began in Chicago.

From Chicago To A Global Movement

To understand house music, you should understand its roots. House music didn't appear out of thin air. The articles in this section explore the conditions that brought house music into existence, where Chicago culture met with broader cultural and technological changes.

The history of house music is full of myths that erase the many pioneers of the Chicago scene. There are many parts of the history that are often left out, like the Chicago DJ scene of the 1970s, the Chicago teen scene of the 1970s, the influence of The Playground via Jesse Saunders and Farley "Jackmaster" Funk, and the influence of Ron Hardy on the early producer scene.

Go Deeper Into The Origins Of House Music

House music came into existence through an intersection of people, place, technology and culture at a specific point in time. You can read some of the articles below for a deeper understanding of how these early influences converged to create a brand new sound for a new generation.