The Black Rock Coalition was founded in 1985 by guitarist Vernon Reid, journalist Greg Tate (RIP), and producer Konda Mason in reaction to the constrictions that the commercial music industry places on Black artists.

A collective of artists, writers, producers, publicists, activists and music fans assembled to maximize exposure and provide resources
for Black artists who defy convention. To date, the BRC is among only a few national nonprofit organizations dedicated to the complete creative freedom of Black outsider musicians.

MEMBERS/COMMUNITY

The BRC has active members around the world, a multi-disciplined executive board and an advisory board stacked with heavy hitters.

Luminaries who have been members of the BRC include: Meshell Ndegeocello, Bernie Worrell (RIP), the members of Living Colour, Bill Stephney, Craig Street, Sekou Sundiata (RIP), Chocolate Genius, Nona Hendryx, Kat Dyson, and countless others.

Artists who have participated in BRC activities, showcases, and compilations in recent years include Fishbone, David Ryan Harris, Van Hunt, Garland Jeffreys, Joi, Tamar-kali, Year of The Dragon, Stew and Heidi Rodewald, Fantastic Negrito, Honeychild Coleman, Marcus Machado, The Family Stand, 24-7 Spyz, Sophia Ramos, Dope Sagittarius (RIP), Blak Emoji, Carl Hancock Rux, and guillermo e. brown.

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