Speaking as an "elderly white man from Iowa" - as a certain erstwhile list member's described me - this is important.
Centering black music producers isn't some sort of undeserved 'affirmative action.' It brings to the front artists who make essential, lively, emotionally honest music. If we wait for the 'meritocracy' of the dance music industry, they won't be heard. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/a-new-generation-of-black-artists-are-reclaiming-the-roots-of-techno-music/2020/07/08/68c8edb2-c11c-11ea-b4f6-cb39cd8940fb_story.html The compilation mentioned at the top is fantastic. https://hausofaltr.bandcamp.com/album/hoa010 As is the Physically Sick compilation, which has artists in common with HOA010. https://physicallysick3.bandcamp.com/album/physically-sick-3
