They can’t arrest sound!! 📻 Each day we will release and livestream a 1 hour playlist of Black artists to blast onto the streets in solidarity with #BLM

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Audio Protest is an alternative protest movement for those unable to march for racial equality due to COVID, fears of police brutality, immigration status more. Let's use the #powerofmusic as a tool for resistance, resilience and strengthening our communities! #BLM
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“Don't hate the Black, don't hate the White. If you get bit, just hate the bite. Make sure your heart is beatin' right.” One hour of Sly and the Family Stone, tonight at 7pm EST #AudioProtest
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29 Jul 2020
When he was 5, John said, Rev. MLK Jr. visited his elem. school to stress the same thing ( "smoking [cigs] on the side, real quick"). John also said Black music & art needs real in-community support, and $, to move ahead, adding, "Rap would not exist w/o the 1977 blackout." [3/3]
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#AudioProtest tonight 7-8pm features a one hour mix of music by @maryjblige. Blast the first 3 songs!! open.spotify.com/playlist/6o…
#AudioProtest tonight 7-8pm features a one hour mix of music by @maryjblige. Blast the first 3 songs!! open.spotify.com/playlist/6o…

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I can't stop thinking about the multilayered stupidity and racism in this paragraph by Dr. Timothy Jackson. To suggest that diversity in music academia could be achieved if only Black families corrected their responsibilities and got their kids into classical music.
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Also never forget . Bad record contracts are a piece of systemic racism. It’s deeper than “ business” How 'Race Records' Turned Black Music Into Big Business history.com/news/race-record…
29 Jul 2020
I spent a week working on this lengthy essay about contracts, artists, and how the music business is a business that will trade ownership and freedom for millions. Sign carefully.
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First it was Portland. Now it’s New Yorkers that are being abducted by unidentified officers and thrown in unmarked vans. Congress must pass legislation to end this authoritarian overreach.

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I just asked Attorney General Bill Barr if he knew who Elijah McClain was. He said no. Help me educate him.
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“Music starts where words leave off, and who tries to talk words about it, is missing the whole point.” Stuff Smith (1909-1967)
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Turn it up loud tonight! Today’s mix features the music of @LilKim, blast the first three songs out tonight 7-8pm EST open.spotify.com/playlist/2k… #audioprotest #blm
AUDIO PROTEST IS STILL HERE! 7 days a week, 7-8pm EST, blast the first three songs of the daily mix out into the street in #solidarity with #blm You can always find links to the music in our bio. ✊🏾
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Janet Jackson | Saturday, June 27⁣ ⁣ Tonight, 7-8pm EST we’ll be playing one hour of music by the total icon that is @JanetJackson ⁣ ⁣ ** BLAST THE FIRST 3 SONGS IN SOLIDARITY WITH THOSE MARCHING FOR #BLM ** ⁣ Curated mix by @milanightsings ➡️open.spotify.com/playlist/0C…?
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"With my music, I create change…I am using my music as a weapon." -@felakuti
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Fela Kuti | Friday, June 26⁣ ⁣ 7-8pm EST we’ll be playing one hour of music by The Pioneer of Afrobeat, @felakuti (1938-1997) ** BLAST THE FIRST 3 SONGS IN SOLIDARITY WITH #BLM ** ⁣ ⁣ Curated Mix by @chigoha_art: open.spotify.com/playlist/2c… Livestream: m.twitch.tv/djcherishtheluv/…
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I wanna break the rules with you / And see the dream come true / All I need you to do is funk the fear, live your life! - Funk the Fear @EspeSpalding Starting at 7pm EST! Blast the first 3 songs, and enjoy the rest ❤️
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Esperanza Spalding | Thurs, June 25⁣ ⁣ 7-8pm EST we’ll be playing 1hr of music by 21st century Jazz genius Esperanza Spalding ⁣ ** BLAST THE FIRST 3 SONGS IN SOLIDARITY WITH THOSE MARCHING FOR #BLM ** ⁣ Livestream: m.twitch.tv/djcherishtheluv/… Playlist:open.spotify.com/playlist/6R…
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