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05/08/2026

Rootz of Chicago board member Tyree Cooper out in Europe with absolute icons Carl Cox and Roger Sanchez… this is House music history in one frame.

From Chicago to the world — the culture, the legacy, the movement continues.

05/07/2026

05/05/2026

When a joke turns into a hit… 🎶🔥

In this clip, Ralphi Rosario breaks down how “Baila” was born. What started as Farley Jackmaster Funk telling him to “just speak Spanish on it” — just messing around in the studio — turned into a record that moved dance floors everywhere.

That’s the magic of House… sometimes you don’t plan it, you just feel it.

▶️ Watch the full episode:
https://youtu.be/DWjXDIvgN2s

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0A1mH3iNkFJFSzNe4ntDGB?si=vdHky4_GRuWpi7EmjuH4qQ

04/19/2026

Dajae. A Chicago House legend. 🎤
New Rootz Podcast drops today at 3PM — don’t miss it.

Watch here: https://youtube.com/?si=f2nbAoryy9LKz7HJ

02/10/2026

Música que te mueve. Memorias pa’ siempre.

Passes go on sale this Thursday (2/12) at 12PM CT.

Join the waitlist to get the ticket link on Thursday at suenosmusicfestival.com 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼

01/07/2026

We’re a Chicago-based nonprofit empowering youth ages 12–18 through DJing, music production, event planning, entrepreneurship, and mentorship—all rooted in the legacy of Chicago House music. Our mission is to give young people, especially those from underrepresented communities, hands-on skills, real-world experience, and access to mentors who’ve lived it.

From after-school programs to weekend workshops, we meet youth where they are—schools, parks, and community spaces—and help them grow into creative leaders, innovators, and business-minded artists who can transform their communities.

If you believe in investing in youth, culture, and Chicago’s creative future, consider supporting our work

👉 Donate here:
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLF0V1266BB50/checkout/ESQBBNZL7GWPMVZGICPQWUXV?src=webqr

Every contribution helps us keep the Rootz growing.

01/06/2026