BLACKTRONIKA: Philadelphia Now and Then

Celebrated musician, producer, curator and professor King Britt has long been a pivotal figure in placing his hometown on the global electronic music map. His course “Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music”—a celebration of the contributions of innovators of color to electronic music—has grown into a festival with events in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Knoxville, Paris and more cities slated for 2025. As a tribute to his local roots, King Britt will curate BLACKTRONIKA: Philadelphia Now and Then, a weeklong series of performances, workshops and discussions featuring Dexter Wansel live (Philly International); Black Lily Tribute featuring Tracey Moore; Tasty Treats hosted by Stacy Wilson w/ Mike Nice & surprise guests; Body Rock w/ Illvibe Collective Beat Society hosted by Hezekiah; Rockers hosted by Moor Mother & Back2Basics - King Britt and Sylk130 & with some our best known various Philly artists.