On December 7, 1985—exactly 40 years ago—the BRC burst into culture with our first-ever party (“Drop The Bomb” at Linda Goode Bryant’s JAM Gallery). Now, on this monumental anniversary, we’re pulling out even more stops… To celebrate our decades-strong community, we’re inviting some of our favorite musicians, artists, and deep-cut DJs to take to the stage and deliver the genre-expansive performances we’ve been championing since our founding. Doubling as a record release party for the 5th volume of our “Rock ‘n’ Roll Reparations” compilation series, audience members will not only be the first to hear the new record, they’ll be able to see some of the most dynamic bands play those songs live.
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A passion project since 2005, previous artists who have appeared on “Rock ‘n’ Roll Reparations” include Living Colour, Fishbone, Tamar-kali, Van Hunt, Sananda Maitreya, Stew and the Negro Problem, Imani Coppola, Fantastic Negrito, Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber, The 1865, Sophia Ramos, David Ryan Harris, Militia Vox, and The Family Stand, among others. A range of musical giants that shows why we’re so devoted to shining light on the full expanse of Black talent and culture.
Tonight, in unwavering Coalition, we’ll show what rock and roll can do in the hands of the people whose people gave birth to it.
And yes, there will be cake.
There is limited seating in the balcony on a first-come first-served basis. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email boxoffice@nationalsawdust.org.
ABOUT BLACK ROCK COALITION
Black Rock Coalition, now in our 40th year, is a nonprofit, membership-driven, grassroots,
organization founded to facilitate the maximum development, exposure and acceptance of Black alternative music and its creators. Founded in 1985 by guitarist Vernon Reid, journalist Greg Tate (who we sadly lost in 2021) and producer Konda Mason in reaction to the constrictions that the commercial music industry places on Black “otherness,” the BRC is a collective of artists, writers, producers, activists and music fans assembled to maximize exposure and provide communal support for Black artists who defy convention and change cultural landscapes as a result. To join, donate, or learn more, visit blackrockcoalition.org or www.pledge.to/brc40
BRC STATEMENT of MISSION
We value music—and the people who create it. They have worth to us. For too long, Black musicians have been mined for their gifts and denied their economic rewards for mastering art forms, creating genres, countering oppression, voicing their humanity, uplifting society, and re/shaping culture. The Black Rock Coalition exists to hold people accountable for that alienation of opportunity. We will not support cultural amnesia or musical gentrification. We will create opportunities of our own. We will stand—as we have for over 40 years—for the complete creative freedom of artists of color. We will cheer them on today. We'll remember them tomorrow.
It’s why every resource we have—every dollar, hour, and programmatic effort—goes toward giving outsider Black musicians the support they need to assert their right to be heard and create the works that move culture forward. We are volunteers with skin in the game. We do it for the love of our people and their contributions. We do it for everyone who’s ever had arbitrary limits placed against them.
The BRC is community.
The BRC is cultural exchange across genre, gender, race, class, and ability.
The BRC is a network of some of the best and brightest in Black musicianship.
The BRC is historical correction.
The BRC is visibility for disregarded voices.
The BRC is a grassroots, volunteer-run, member-driven, non-profit, arts support organization.
The BRC is born of social activism.
The BRC has history.
The BRC has been musically outspoken since 1985.