House Party: Beloved annual music event returns to Grant Park
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.
“When you see that much love by so many people, you can’t deny it,” said Kai Alce, who has been DJing House Music in Atlanta since the early 90’s.
Alice believes that the unique genre adds much needed variety to Atlanta’s music scene.
“There’s always a sense of no judgement… and I think that’s what dance music, when properly presented, it gives.”
He, along with DJ Kemit, Salah Ananse and Ramon Rawsoul, have provided the unifying soundtrack since the event’s inception. And what started as a few hundred people dancing under a pavilion is now a gathering of thousands.
Atlanta resident Michael Morais, who has been attending with his wife and three kids the past 10 years, says it’s an opportunity to connect with friends and family every Labor Day weekend.
“I feel house music transcends all ages and all times,” he said.
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