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    'Give It Up For DJ Blackface!'

    'Give It Up For DJ Blackface!'

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    'Give It Up For DJ Blackface!'

    FromCode Switch

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    Length:
    29 minutes
    Released:
    May 31, 2017
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    This week, we follow the strange trend of white dance-music DJs who pass themselves off as black artists. Gene talks to legendary House music DJ Ron Trent. The European producer Guy Tavares chimes in from The Netherlands on what he sees as overhyped controversy. Piotr Orlov, who covers dance music for NPR weighs in on what this all means for music fans.
    Released:
    May 31, 2017
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    Ever find yourself in a conversation about race and identity where you just get...stuck? Code Switch can help. We're all journalists of color, and this isn't just the work we do. It's the lives we lead. Sometimes, we'll make you laugh. Other times, you'll get uncomfortable. But we'll always be unflinchingly honest and empathetic. Come mix it up with us.