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April 16, 2020

Stream Pick: Black Pumas

By: Laurie Gallardo

The vast unpredictability that lies ahead gnaws at the soul nonstop.

There. That’s another dramatic way of putting it.

But one of the more inspiring things to witness emerging from the fray is local music artists – and those the world over – keeping their craft going, and stepping up to support one another. That includes today’s Austin Music Minute featured artist, Grammy-nominated badasses Black Pumas, who are set to perform a few stripped-down versions of their songs in support of the MusiCares Coronavirus Relief Fund.

Join Black Pumas tonight ( Thursday, April 16th) at 7 p.m. (Central) for their show on Facebook Live and on their YouTube channel. Proceeds benefit MusiCares’ services and resources covering financial, medical and personal needs of music people.

It’s the music that’s keeping us alive. And we, in turn, can help keep the music going.

-Photo courtesy of the artist.


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