In the final instalment of the In Memoriam mini-series, we tackle the difficult topic of heritage and place. Using the example of the recent destruction of the Paradise Garage, we ask how we should remember sites.
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In Memoriam 2. Records
The second of three posts exploring how we remember. Just how should we deal with record collections? Are they public property? Who owns legacy?
In Memoriam 1. People
The first of three posts that explores the connection between commemoration and memory in dance music culture. How should we best commemorate house music and disco’s lost heroes?
Through The Looking Glass - In Conversation with David DePino (FoH2018)
Foundations of House chew the fat with David DePino, Paradise Garage DJ. Memories of Larry Levan, New York, and some tips on how to be a great DJ.
Print The Legend: House and Yellow Journalism
The FoH blog explores the problems presented by "documentaries" and the impact of yellow journalism in popular music research.
Somethings Gotta Give — Cultural Idealism
FoH offers some personal thoughts on the connection between right-wing political climates and the stimulation of artistic endeavour in dance music history.
David Mancuso 1944-2016
FoH presents a quick round up of the obit pieces on David Mancuso, arguably the architect of disco, house, techno and everything in between.
FoHDiary Day 14: Someday...
FoH waves goodbye to America and somehow try to sum up the past two weeks in this baffling and wonderful country.
FoHDiary Day 12: Love Is The Message
Back in NYC. I'm thinking about how the two cities treat their own legacies, and comparing their attitudes.
FoHDiary Day 8: Love Saved The Day
On Day 8 (Chicago) we saw hello to Vince Lawrence and the Cloud Gate and say goodbye to David Mancuso.
FoHDiary Day 4: Too Old To Disco
More house music explorations on day 4 of the diary finds us asking just what we want from our important spaces? Is music history valuable?
FoHDiary Day 1: Time To Jack
The first day of the foundations of house diary turns out to be a mixture of vaguely appropriate ideas, and a lot of luggage-based drama.