Blog Introduction (Jan 18|2019)

My plan for this blog is to detail my journey as a music DJ for KUGR radio on the Washington State University campus. This is a new and recent undertaking for me but will serve a good purpose for me, as I am very passionate about sharing the work of independent and alternative musicians. The blog will follow me playing music and building a persona and comfort on the air.

I’m excited to blog about this because DJing will provide ample opportunity to create content of my own for projects and assignments each week. I will have to create a logo for myself and some media to promote my show on social media. The blog will be able to give some insight into the studio and creation process and help me document it. As well as better my content for both this class and for my show. I am also excited to try and indulge a more personal writing style out in blogging and work to build a connection with the blog. After this class, this blog could evolve into more than just about DJing and could also include some more opinion depending on how it develops over the year. It will be a learning experience for me, but maybe I can share my story and personality through this medium.

 

 

Some Initial Inspiration

 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/janelle-monae-frees-herself-629204/

https://www.theguardian.com/music/janelle-monae

(Journalists and media covering women in indie and pop music)

 

https://radio.co/blog/20-ways-to-be-a-great-radio-presenter

https://passionatedj.com/how-to-become-a-dj-ultimate-guide/

(Websites and articles regarding the basics of DJing and hosting)

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In today’s political and social climate, many things are changing and being brought to the front. This blog was created for my COM210 class, at Washington State University in Pullman, WA, where I am a student. Mostly though, the blog is about showcasing talented artists and sharing their stories through my lens. My perspective is that of a white college student whose experiences learning and empathizing with the music and art of black and minority women have helped shape my path towards activism, education, and an overall a deeper responsibility to inform and give space for them to speak their piece. My perspective will be shown through how I choose artists and how I discuss them, but the purpose of this blog first and foremost is to highlight the dedication, sacrifice, and artistry of black women working and creating spaces for themselves in the very male-dominated music industry. While the discussion and sharing of a black woman’s perspective will always be political because of the world we live in, this blog is a safe space for anyone of any political alignment. My goal is to bring to light the talent and ideas of amazing women for the sake of appreciation for how their music has affected me, and the power of sharing unheard voices. I want Black Girl Magic to simply be a positive source of information and content at a time when the narrative is so often negative. For the purpose of identification, my name is Colin Finch, but this about me will be vague because I want to yield the space of my blog to the stories of these women. Please feel free to share and spread the word if an artist resonates with you. Music breeds empathy, and empathy breeds compassion. I am of course not perfect, but I will work hard to present this art meaningfully and informatively. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas about the blog you can email me at Blackgirlmagicblog@gmail.com. Please keep comments relevant and respectful as they are unhelpful to the mission of this blog and will as such be ignored.

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