In the beginning, Black, Puerto Rican, and queer artists had a groove—hear an exclusive DJ mix of house music’s foundational architects

With Beyoncé making her bid to introduce house music to the young pop masses this summer (via a sound similar to ’90s diva Robin S, who just performed here on Pride Sunday), it’s a good time to rewind and share the work of important artists who put in the floors, beams, and struts. Listen to a 60-minute mix of house music classics via the embedded player to bring some joy to your heart, and keep reading for more background on the song selections.

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