Our series, “Speaking of Music,” highlights local musicians telling their stories in their own words. Today we have a special treat – three of the few local acts playing WABE’s Mixtape Block Party this Sunday. The artists are R&B act Vahn Black, Hip Hop artist J Nolan and R&B artist Uncle Bubz.
R&B Artist Vahn Black:
“I would describe my music as a celebration of blackness and a celebration of queerness,” Vahn Black says. “I play a little bit of guitar. I play the bass, which is my favorite instrument to play, and I additionally am a little proficient on piano.”
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