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?
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Cannibalism and Christianity
The FoH blog looks at the practice of sampling within hip hop and how it might relate to house music and religiosity. Cannibalism in house music? Surely not!
Joe Smooth's Promised Land
Read our quick roundup of the ideas that Joe Smooth's Promised Land evokes. Watch the rare original video and check out the early sleeve artwork.
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?
House Music & Spirituality Mix Pt.1
Hear a special DJ mix from Foundations of House focusing on classic 1980s Chicago house music focusing on themes of spirituality and freedom.
Oh come all ye faithful - Jamie Principle (1988)
Read Jamie Principle's 1988 interview where he discusses Chicago house music, sex, gospel, church, and how he rose to be an unusual star in the house scene.