Chicago house is the earliest style of house music. The term "House music" is thought to have originated in North America at a Chicago, USA, nightclub called The Warehouse. While the origins of the name are unclear, one of the most popular beliefs is that the term can be traced to the name of that club.
House music was developed in the houses, garages and clubs of Chicago initially for local club-goers in the "underground" club scenes, rather th...
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