Some refer to Atlanta as the Trap music capital of the world, but every Labor Day weekend, people travel to the city to celebrate House Music.
Born from the ashes of Disco, the genre has its origins in the underground clubs of Chicago, Detroit and New York in the late 70s. Predominantly Queer, Black and Brown communities accelerated House music’s sound — 120 beats per minute — into the global phenomenon it is today.
No better example of its popularity and impact can be found than House in the Park, an annual House event that is celebrating its 19th year at Grant Park.
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