Black ravers are optimistic about more diversity in the music scene

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In early August, HARD Summer took over LA’s Memorial Coliseum with a two-day festival featuring electronic and hip-hop artists.

In early August, HARD Summer took over LA’s Memorial Coliseum with a two-day festival featuring electronic and hip-hop artists. Photo by Andrea Bautista/KCRW.

Black fans of electronic dance music say they love raves for the mentality of peace, love, unity, and respect. But they wish the scene were more diverse. Is the tide turning?

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Host:

Saul Gonzalez

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Zoie Matthew, Giuliana Mayo, Celine Mendiola