The Godfather of House .Ep. 82

In this Brothaspeak Podcast, we go back in history for a moment to celebrate the history of a music pioneer by the name Frankie Knuckles. In this episode we talk about Frankie's history, his influence, and his legacy with his best friend and Executive Director of the Frankie Knuckles Foundation, Mr. Fredrick D. Dunson. 

 

Frankie Knuckles Foundation

The Frankie Knuckles Foundation is a not for profit educational, and cultural organization dedicated to the advancement of Frankie Knuckles’ mission as the global ambassador of house music through media, conservation and public events continuing and supporting the causes he advocated.

The FKF is a recognized 501c3 and focused on these initiatives: music in schools, LGBTQ youth homelessness, AIDS research / prevention & diabetes research / education.

Website: http://thefkfoundation.org

 

Fredrick D. Dunson - Executive Director

Frederick Dunson has been behind some of the most wonderful parties in Chicago in the previous decade. Working with his friend and business partner, Frankie Knuckles, to create some of the most incredible memories the Chicago house music has witnessed in previous years. Today, Mr. Dunson is now the Executive Director of The Frankie Knuckles Foundation creating an awareness for the homeless youth, prevention & diabetes research, AIDS research, education, and last but not least...Music. 

 

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