The BRC was created in the fall of 1985 in New York City with the purpose of creating an atmosphere conducive to the maximum development, exposure and acceptance of Black alternative music. The BRC seeks to foster cooperation among musicians and like organizations through networking and shared resources.
The BRC opposes those racist and reactionary forces within the American music industry which undermine and purloin our musical legacy and deny Black artists the expressive freedom and economic rewards that our Caucasian counterparts enjoy as a matter of course.
We, too, claim the right of creative freedom and access to American and International airwaves, audiences, markets, resources and compensations, irrespective of genre.
The BRC embraces the total spectrum of Black music. The BRC rejects the arcane perceptions and spurious demographics that claim our appeal is limited.
The BRC rejects the demand for Black artists to tailor their music to fit into the creative straitjackets the industry has designed. We are individuals and will accept no less than full respect for our right to be conceptually independent.
Our Objectives
Performance Outlets
Performance outlets for progressive Black artists
Recording Opportunities
Recording opportunities for Black artists
Equitable Distribution
Equitable distribution opportunities for progressive Black artists
Resource Development
Resource development for progressive Black artists
Documentation
Documentation of cultural events via videotape, film, print for archival purposes
Education
Lectures, workshops, seminars, research, library resources and public forums
Creative Funding
Funding and fund location resources for individual and collaborative artists' projects
Networking
Opportunities for like-minded individuals to come together and share ideas and resources