Chosen Few 2025: House Music’s Soulful Homecoming

Chosen Few 2025: House Music’s Soulful Homecoming

Chicago’s South Side came alive once again as the Chosen Few House Music Festival transformed Jackson Park into a sea of dancing souls. Despite rain and sweeping grills under tents (hello, picnic vibes!), fans from across the country showed that nothing—and we mean nothing—can dampen the spirit of house.

Deep rhythms, open hearts, and an electrifying community beat

Baltimore’s Desiree Taylor summed it up best: house music isn’t just heard—it’s felt, “funkier,” “more soulful,” and freeing. “We don’t know each other,” she said, “but when we lock eyes—somehow, we know each other.” For George “Mikey” James, a seasoned attendee, this was a return to spiritual origins—the warehouses and basement parties that shaped the genre.

Carrying a legacy forward

What began in 1977 as The Chosen Few Disco, Corp.—a tight-knit group of Chicago DJs—has grown into one of the country’s largest house gatherings. Each summer, Jackson Park pulses with that same foundational energy that birthed house music. instagram.comChicago Sun-Times

At housenationradio.fm, this isn’t just a story—it’s a reminder why house lives on: through unity, rhythm, and everyday connections that become unforgettable memories.