10 Years On: Celebrating the Legacy of ‘The Godfather of House’ Frankie Knuckles

Speakers: Tedd Patterson (DJ/Producer), Cinthie (DJ/Producer and Label Owner), Frederick Dunson (Founder, President & Executive Director, the Frankie Knuckles Foundation), The Blessed Madonna (DJ & Producer)

Moderator: Maria May (Senior Music Agent / Head of Electronic – International, Creative Artists Agency)

The Frankie Knuckles Foundation and Defected Records present: Celebrating the legacy of ‘The Godfather of House’ Frankie Knuckles, 10 years on. What every DJ needs to know about the true origins of House & why heritage is still vital to dance music today.

The Frankie Knuckles Foundation and Defected Records come together to commemorate 10 Years since the passing of Frankie Knuckles regarded by many as the architect of the global House sound. Frankie’s musical influence is profound and relevant to a whole new generation of producers and DJs. His legacy lives on with the Frankie Knuckles Foundation. Here we examine Frankie’s contribution to House music and the importance of heritage in Dance music today by the DJs and people that were there.

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