CLEVELAND — In celebration of Black Music Month and Juneteenth, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland announced Monday plans to honor the contribution of Black artists.
The celebration will include performances, exhibit stories and virtual programs.
“The Rock Hall brings together and gives voice to people of all backgrounds and beliefs through music year-round. Find your voice with us through our June programming as we celebrate Black musical trailblazers,” said Greg Harris, CEO and president of the Rock Hall.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced the following initiatives:
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Reckoning & Requiem: LaVern Baker & Cultural Appropriation: The Rock Hall’s YouTube channel on June 17 at 7 p.m. will feature “Voices in Conversation,” moderated by Rock Hall’s Chief Curator Nwaka Onwusa and author and songwriter Alice Randall. The program will feature singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, Grammy-award winner Siedah Garrett, country singer-songwriter and producer Margo Price and singer-multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell.
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Juneteenth Celebrations: The Rock Hall will host the Djapo Cultural Arts Institute, Afi Scruggs, Ngina Fayola, All City Choir from Metropolitan School District, and CowPastor from Cleveland Museum of Art, for a free event on Saturday, June 19 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Rock Hall plaza.
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“It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope & Empowerment”: The Rock Hall’s exhibit shares the stories behind songs and artists that were at the center of movements and Black liberation, including “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye, “Fight The Power” by Public Enemy and “Freedom” by Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar.
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Rock Hall EDU: The Rock Hall’s free online education platform is featuring a companion piece to its“It’s Been Said All Along” exhibit and special collections that spotlight music and civil rights, music and protest, early hip-hop, and individual artists from Sam Cooke and The Staple Singers to Aretha Franklin and Bill Withers.
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Induction Vault Podcast Episodes: Induction speeches featuring Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, Janelle Monae, Diana Ross, Mavis Staples, Bill Withers and Lauryn Hill will be featured on Fridays.
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Curated Playlists: Multiple playlists are featured on the Rock Hall’s Spotify page celebrating the voices of Black artists of yesterday and today.
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Rock Hall Video Vault: Induction speeches, performances and exclusive exhibit and program interviews will be featured on the Rock Hall’s YouTube channel.
