Designing spaces where Black music, learning, and global connection can thrive.
BLKXCNCT is in a build-out phase. Our programs are in development and will roll out in phases as we secure partners, funding, and the right collaborators. This page outlines the kinds of work we’re designing so artists, allies, and organizations can understand where we’re headed—and how to plug in.
Workshops and learning experiences that demystify the music industry for Black artists and cultural workers. We’re focusing on practical, plain-language education around rights, revenue, contracts, and the realities of building a sustainable creative life.
Status: Concept and pilot design in progress.
Support for emerging and established creatives—artists, managers, producers, and cultural workers—through mentorship, strategy sessions, and skill-building opportunities rooted in lived experience and cultural context.
Status: Partner identification and curriculum planning.
Programs that connect Black creatives across borders: U.S., Caribbean, Africa, Latin America, Europe and beyond. This includes residencies, exchanges, and collaborative projects that center the deep musical lineages we share instead of flattening them into trends or genres.
Status: Early-stage concept development and relationship-building.
One of BLKXCNCT’s first major initiatives in development is the Black Church Soundscape Project, focused on preserving and honoring the musical, cultural, and spiritual legacy of Black church traditions and their influence on global music.
The project is envisioned as a blend of archival work, storytelling, artist collaborations, and community-centered events that trace how sacred sound, praise, and improvisation have shaped everything from gospel and soul to jazz, hip-hop, house, and beyond.
Status: Conceptual development and exploratory partnership conversations.
Even before our full program slate launches, there are a few ways to connect with BLKXCNCT:
To start a conversation, visit our Contact page or email us at info@blkxcnct.org.