Black Power Live is a new virtual music festival presented by FORM and Jammcard, happening this Saturday, June 27, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern. The event is hosted by Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, with a musical lineup that features Miguel, Devonté Hynes (aka Blood Orange), Doja Cat, Kamasi Washington, Vagabon, Denzel Curry, Robert Glasper, Jessie Reyez, Ne-Yo, Terrace Martin, Ian Isiah, and Twin Shadow, among others. The event will stream live on Twitch. Check it out here.
Among the performances is a debut of a new work from Terrace Martin featuring Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, Alex Isley, Denzel Curry, G Perico and Daylyt. The work is called “Racism on Trial.” Martin has recently collaborated with Washington, Denzel Curry, G Perico, and Daylyt on the song “PIG FEET.” Plus, Martin, Washington, and Glasper have formed the new supergroup Dinner Party.
The Black Power Live event will raise funds for Black Lives Matter organizations including Crenshaw Dairy Mart, Trap Heals, Transgender Law Center, Sankofa, and Black Men Build.