The collection came from Chicago music historian Bob Abrahamian and it includes more than 35,000 singles and albums, plus more, from incredibly rare Chicago soul.
Just who was this blind, six-foot tall composer, musician, instrument inventor who dressed in homemade Viking garb and went under the name of Moondog?
House music was born of necessity by a counter-culture crowd relegated to the secluded societal corners of underground clubs and venues. But, how did it start and how'd it get so popular?
'Prince: The Immersive Experience' will be held from June to October and patrons will be able to step into the 'Purple Rain' album cover.
We got a chance to speak with Chicago-based post-punk band Oddysseys about their new EP 'Misremember', the music scene in Chicago, the art of DIY, their creative process, and more.
Marijuana was not widely known in the 1920’s, but for jazz musicians, it was part of their lifestyle. Marijuana sustained their energy in a way alcohol couldn't, and provoked experimental improvisation that captivated audiences...