National Music Centre celebrates Black Music Month Saturday with live performances, free admission
Black Music Month is being recognized with a special event at the National Music Centre. Ian While speaks with Calgary rapper K-Riz about it.
Black Music Month is being recognized with a special event at the National Music Centre. Ian While speaks with Calgary rapper K-Riz about it.
The National Music Centre honours Black Music Month Saturday, June 14 with live performances and free admission.
'We need to share the stories and we need to share the legacies of black music,' said Calgary rapper K-Riz, who is hosting the event.
The Rondel Roberts Band, Jackie Art and Skinny Blaiz are among the performers at the celebration of Black music, curated by former MuchMusic personality Master T.
'To be working with him is an honour. He's an icon here. I don't think hip hop and R and B would be where it is without him,' K-Riz told CTV News.
'The event is open to everyone. So, everyone will get to see what we have to offer.'
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