June is Black Music Month in the US (or African-American Music Appreciation Month if you prefer: it was renamed by President Barack Obama in 2009, but its previous name is still often used).
Spotify has revealed its plans for the month, including its previously-announced plan to devote its entire ‘New Music Friday’ playlist to Black artists for a week starting this Friday.
The streaming service will also be launching new playlists as part of its Black History is Now hub, including ‘KING’ (a Father’s Day-themed playlist celebrating Black dads); ‘Throwback Thursday’ spotlighting music going back to the 1950s; ‘Black to the Future’ focusing on new Black artists; ‘Black History Salute’ featuring Black artists who’ve died this year; and ‘Black, Queer, & Proud’ to tie in with Pride month. There will also be various artist and celebrity takeovers of existing playlists.
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