Loss/Capture Playlists

Image: A collection of ephemeral materials from Chicago House music events over the years, as collected and catalogued by The Blackivists archivist collective as part of the Chicago Black Social Culture Map: Early Chicago House Edition event in spring and summer 2019. The top flyer says "BEDROCKS" 2125 W. Roscoe, Ladies Free Thursday Nights, Thursday, April 17th. Photo courtesy of Stacie Williams.

If Chicago had a soundtrack, how would it sound?

Created by Steven D. Booth and Stacie Williams and featuring songs from Thomas A. Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, Frankie Knuckles, Cece Rodgers and so many more, these playlists give a selection of House and Gospel sounds inspired by Black Chicago history and the Loss/Capture project.

House

Gospel

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Table of Contents

Letter from the Editors

Further Reading

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