The Black Madonna
The Black Madonna Announces Name Change to “The Blessed Madonna”
Amid online calls to change her pseudonym, renowned DJ and dance music producer The Black Madonna has announced an update to her artist name. Moving forward, she will create music and perform under the moniker The Blessed Madonna. In addition to online pressure, the name change stems from a widely shared petition launched by Black Catalogue label founder Monty Luke, who believes The Blessed Madonna’s previous name was a form of cultural appropriation. In the petition’s description, Luke claims that he reached out to her to discuss the term, which he asserts “holds significance for catholics around the world, but especially so for black catholics in the US, Caribbean and Latin America.” “In addition, Detroit’s Shrine of the Black Madonna has bee...
A-Trak, TOKiMONSTA, More to Perform at “Rave the Vote” Livestream Events to Encourage Voter Registration
With November’s general election right around the corner, livestreaming platform Lost Resort TV has announced the debut of Rave The Vote, a digital multi-episode voter registration and fundraising event. Music fans can into Twitch on July 24th, August 14th, September 11th, and October 2nd for twelve hours worth of content from some of the most renowned figures in electronic music as well as educational segments and conversations with community leaders, industry professionals, and artists. The mission behind Rave the Vote is to get members of the EDM community to focus their efforts and attention towards the pillars of change and unity by encouraging them to register to vote. To do so, they’ve enlisted a lineup curated to represent our nation’s diverse and ...
The Black Madonna Joins Lineup for Homoelectric’s Forthcoming 12-Hour Virtual Party
The fan favorite Manchester club brand Homoelectric is throwing an epic, 12-hour virtual “STAY HOMO” party as part of the United We Stream Greater Manchester Project on Sunday, May 10th. The self-proclaimed “late-night disenfranchised” party brigade will be hosting an impressive lineup featuring DJs, artists, and performers, who will all be donating their time for free in honor of a great cause. Joining in on the festivities will be The Black Madonna, Róisín Murphy, Erol Alkan, and Horse Meat Disco. The new additions will be joining the likes of Krystal Klear, Jaye Ward, Luke Unabomber (Homoelectric’s founder), and resident DJs Jamie Bull, Will Tramp, Gina Breeze, Lukas, and more. There will also be a special performance by Drag SOS star Cheddar Gorg...
