The music industry has seen its fair share of trends, with streaming platforms becoming the go-to for listeners everywhere. But for musicians vying for the spotlight in this crowded arena, there needs ...

Is a dancefloor even worthy minus house music? The past half-century has seen legions of hits—from Inner City to Stardust—and nothing keeps people shaking like that inescapable four-on-the-floor blitz ...

From clubs to raves, house music in Lagos is redefining the nightlife scene. Here’s how the sound is growing and why it’s here to stay. For decades, Afrobeats has been the biggest sound out of Nigeria ...

You’ve heard the terms “House Music” and “EDM.” So what’s the difference? House music is a genre of electronic dance music (EDM), but the two are not the same: EDM is a broad term for many genres of ...

Explore the origins of house music, which began in Chicago’s underground party scene. Explore the origins of house music, which began in Chicago’s underground party scene as a safe space for gay ...

For decades, has been the biggest sound out of Nigeria, dominating the country’s . Then came Amapiano, the South African log-drum-fueled export that quickly found a home in the continent’s largest ...

American Stories celebrates the house music genre on its 40th anniversary. On the 40th anniversary of its invention in Chicago, celebrate the house music genre that was born in Chicago’s underground ...