Foundations of House jumps deep into conversation with DJ Spen. He brings back the joy and energy of original disco. Spen talks working with Susu Bobien, updating disco classics, and his work with Jasper Street Co.
All tagged Gospel Vocals
Sampling The Sacred: The Adhan Controversy
The recent controversy stirred up by Solomun’s use of the Adhan during a DJ set in Turin is dissected, and questions are asked about “sampling” and the sacred.
Feel The Music - In Conversation with Kevin Hedge (FoH2017)
The latest post sees us chatting with Kevin Hedge of Blaze on the importance of vocalists in house music, and a reassessment of disco's place in the historical narrative.
Redlining: The Economics of Musical Training
Redlining might be one of the most important factors in house music's history. It may have actually created the environment that underpinned house music's genesis.
These Things Inside My Soul - In Conversation with Vince Lawrence (FoH2017)
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.
Revelations - In Conversation with Jamie Principle (FoH2017)
FoH and Jamie Principle get into a discussion of faith, gospel, sex and sexuality, and the legacy of Frankie Knuckles in Chicago, in our latest interview.
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 7: Wide Open Space
Day 7 of FoH's field research. Off to Chicago today to interview Suzanne Palmer, see a new city, and get a bit agoraphonic.
FoH2016 - November Mix
The latest FoHMix sees us exploring slightly different tonalities and textures including garage, and elements of a deeper Chicago-based sound.
Smoke & Mirrors - Retconning Religion
Is a dance floor a church? Is a DJ a priest? And is house something that is free for anyone to use? Or does it belong to the realm of otherness?
FoH2016 - October Mix
The second instalment of FoHMix gets into even funkier melodic territory. Including cuts from Mark Picchiotti, Brian Tappert, and Kenny Bobien.
Carl Bean on Disco and Gospel
Carl Bean's thoughts on the connection between Black church gospel music, and the musical DNA of disco from the singer of I Was Born This Way.
FoH2016 - September Mix
This first of many new regular mixes see's FoH get stuck into NYC garage and that mid-90s sound. Gospel vocals, pianos, organs and clapping EVERYWHERE.
"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.
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 DJs They Couldn't Hang - Chicago House (1986)
We've found it! One of the earliest pieces on the original Chicago house music scene in 1986. Featuring Farley Jackmaster Funk, Tyree Cooper, and Daryl Pandy...
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?
Testament of House Vol.1
There are some strange releases in the world of Chicago house music. None so strange as this! Did you know the house DJ's Knee Deep released a bible in 2003?