February is Black History Month.
The lack of indie artists of colour, especially black artists, is prominent in the white-washed genre. Here are 12 songs by indie bands and artists with black representation, to celebrate Black History Month and shine the light on diversified music.
LISTEN HERE: http://8tracks.com/risenmags/black-magic
TRACKLIST:
1. Paper Planes // M.I.A
2. Beach Bummer // No Vacation
3. Will Do // TV On The Radio
4. Tous Les Mêmes // Stromae
5. Flux // Bloc Party
6. Wolf Like Me // TV On The Radio
7. 6 AM // Fitz and The Tantrums
8. Pursuit of Happiness (ft. MGMT) // Kid Cudi
9. Fucking Around // Peter and Kerry
10. New Beat // Toro y Moi
11. Leisure // PHOX
12. Forrest Gump // Frank Ocean
PLAYLIST BY TARA
PHOTO CREDIT : OVO DRENTH FOR ROVIN DE PUY