Advocating Quote by Daryl Hall

I prefer black music in general.

— Phil Collins

Music is the very cement that has not just held the black community together but holds black selves together in a fundamental sense.

— Cornel West

I'm just hoping that, as more black artists take control of the narratives that are out there, more opportunities will come around for artists…

— KiKi Layne

I don't do black music. I don't do white music. I do fight music, unified in Christ music.

— LeCrae

Music absolutely played a massive role in bridging many gaps in the racial divides I would encounter.

— Daryl Davis

Historically, black music has influenced other cultures and other genres and created other genres.

— Miguel

You leave white people alone in constant isolation for 2,000 years, and you know what their musical contribution will be? Riverdance!

— Greg Proops

Since when did race have anything to do with the music anyone should listen to? We are all human and we all feel. Music…

— Kayla Hawman

Anybody under the age of forty knows hip-hop, gospel and R&B pretty well, and it's all a part of what we consider to be…

— John Legend

A whole generation of young whites have involved themselves with traditional Negro music.

— Archie Shepp

I think that if you hear music young, whatever music you hear influences you. I'm white, but I've been influenced by black music.

— Lisa Stansfield

I'm not gonna force something or fake something to try to get more black people at my shows. I'm not gonna do some big…

— Rhiannon Giddens