"Because of Black Music I AM"

We are artists with roots in the African Diaspora seeking to build community by developing a platform for folks to share their stories of how Black Music has inspired and shaped their lives. We believe that there is value and healing in our stories. What's your Black Music story? We'd love to hear it. 

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BOBM Game Night is a safe space for folks to gather, have fun exchange joy through conversations, music, and play games.

BOBM Game Night is a safe space for folks to gather, have fun exchange joy through conversations, music, and play games.

Comedian Micia Mosley and Percussionist Kele.  Join us for the 2nd Weds Game Night. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

Comedian Micia Mosley and Percussionist Kele. Join us for the 2nd Weds Game Night. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

Our friend and Grammy award winner Robert Glasper wearing one of our shirts in support of this very important conversation.

Our friend and Grammy award winner Robert Glasper wearing one of our shirts in support of this very important conversation.

Save the date for our first festival celebrating Black Music and its impact.  Stay tuned for the music lineup and more...

Save the date for our first festival celebrating Black Music and its impact. Stay tuned for the music lineup and more...

What is Black Music to you? 
How do you share and celebrate Black Artists?
How has it helped shaped your existence? 

"When I sit back and think about how Black music has shaped the world I get chills.  From Africa to the United States and beyond... the music birthed from enslaved Africans has fueled our souls, inspired movements, woven cultures together, and built wealth for millions of entertainers around the globe. Where would we be as a nation without the contribution of Black Musicians? " ~Valerie Troutt, Founder

What is Black Music to you? How do you share and celebrate Black Artists? How has it helped shaped your existence?

"When I sit back and think about how Black music has shaped the world I get chills. From Africa to the United States and beyond... the music birthed from enslaved Africans has fueled our souls, inspired movements, woven cultures together, and built wealth for millions of entertainers around the globe. Where would we be as a nation without the contribution of Black Musicians? " ~Valerie Troutt, Founder

✨Coming soon Save the date✨ for the first annual "Because of Black Music I Am" Festival
June 11th & 12th, 2023 Oakland, ca.

✨Coming soon Save the date✨ for the first annual "Because of Black Music I Am" Festival June 11th & 12th, 2023 Oakland, ca.