A Black History Month special celebrating the contributions of pioneering Black musicians in shock rock, industrial rock, new wave, techno, electro, and more. Music by Screaming Jay Hawkins, Tackhead, Janet Jackson, Q Lazzarus, and interview with DJ Datura Prime (California).
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Last.fm: Q Lazzarus https://www.last.fm/music/Q+Lazzarus
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Last.fm: Tackhead https://www.last.fm/music/Tackhead/
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