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Our mission is to preserve, promote, and propel the right of all people to a place where they can live and prosper—a place to call home.

    Songs to help you travel with style

    A playlist from Reginald Robinson

    Reginald Robinson is a virtuoso ragtime pianist, performing in concerts, lectures and collaborative arts programming. His compositions are featured on five albums, as well as in theater and film. In 2004, Robinson was awarded the rare and distinguished John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Award for his innovative ragtime piano works and music research.

    Robinson first heard ragtime music from the ice cream truck that would come through the Henry Horner Homes, where he grew up, playing Scott Joplin’s The Entertainer. 

    Listen to the playlist

    You can hear more of Reginald’s story in the REC Room.

    A soundtrack for your visit

    In celebration of the sounds and soul of public housing, we regularly engage special guests to curate a selection of music to welcome visitors into the National Public Housing Museum.

    Stop and listen as you enter the museum, browse more music from public housing in the REC Room, and stream the latest playlist to your own device wherever you enjoy listening.