BLACMEX Black Music Definition

BLACMEX defines Black Music genres as…

•⁠ ⁠Where the genres origins are rooted in people, located primarily (but not exclusive to), from the African diaspora, North America, Caribbean, Africa, Latin America.

•⁠ ⁠⁠Where the genre genesis has come historically from Black working class communities and spaces

•⁠ ⁠⁠Where the influence of Black musicianship has impacted and inspired neighbouring ethnic groups and music communities participation and contributions

•⁠ ⁠⁠Where cultural nuances of the Black diaspora are embedded within music genres e.g language, story telling, use of instrument etc