Emmanuel Neal joins CHRP as interim managing director, but the founder’s comments on Black Lives Matter spark outrage.
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Thirty-five moments that brought Chicago music to the world
The Year of Chicago Music has had less music in it than anybody anticipated, but we still have plenty to celebrate.
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Cadien Lake James’s greatest moment in Chicago music history
Twin Peaks guitarist Cadien Lake James honors the lessons that the city’s early house scene taught today’s DIY garage rockers.
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Damon Locks’s greatest moment in Chicago music history
Black Monument Ensemble founder Damon Locks still feels the ripples from Soul Train 50 years after its Chicago premiere.
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Martin Atkins’s greatest moment in Chicago music history
With his supergroup Pigface, industrial-music veteran Martin Atkins brings together all sorts of scenes onstage.
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Vince Lawrence’s greatest moment in Chicago music history
House-music pioneer Vince Lawrence remembers the huge scene-defining parties he helped throw as a teenager.
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Rhymefest’s greatest moment in Chicago music history
Veteran rapper and activist Rhymefest remembers an all-star festival by and for the community.
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Sima Cunningham’s greatest moment in Chicago music history
Ohmme cofounder Sima Cunningham spent years in a children’s choir that sang for the Dalai Lama—and she hopes to help such groups continue nurturing young musicians.
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Lori Branch’s greatest moments in Chicago music history
Pioneering house DJ Lori Branch shouts out her fellow Windy City originators, including Chaka Khan and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
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What are the greatest moments in Chicago music history?
Arts & Business Council of Chicago invites nominations and votes for the greatest moments in Chicago music history.