I sometimes say that Brooklyn is Black rock, and a weekend like this one coming up just proves my point. Saturday afternoon, the place to be is going to be Restoration Plaza for the Restoration Rocks Festival, a celebration of the community development center’s 40th anniversary. Organizing the festival is Brian Tate who is, among [...]
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What do you think?
I see signs of a growing presence of Black rock in contemporary culture. But what about you? Do you agree? Disagree? Where do you think this is all heading? Where would you like to see it go? Holla back in the comments section, and make yourself heard.
Speak out!
My thesis: In a post-Imus world where hip hop is under attack (rightfully on some counts), the African American community needs Black rock now more than ever. Do you agree? Disagree? I’d like to hear what you think. Full disclosure: I’m working on an article for an online publication and I’m using this forum as [...]
Ghetto Metal
Ghetto Metal, huh? Wow. At the very least, this challenges the assertion–backed up largely by much of Maureen Mahon’s scholarly work–that Black rock has resided in the province of the Black middle class. Like Jay-Z gives props to Dre on "The Watcher", these guys–DMX, M-1 of Dead Prez, and Bazaar Royale–give props to the Black [...]
Transforming Community Into Movement
So, I’m having coffee with my friend Danny this morning, and we start talking about Black rock. I reiterate my interest in bringing more of an audience the music, not necessarily figuring out better ways to market bands to the audience. He then states—and I’m paraphrasing badly here: “You gotta find a band. The only [...]
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