BLACK MUSIC MONTH 2021: Roberta Flack, The Time, Mingus, Curtis Mayfield and More

It was June 7, 1979, when American President Jimmy Carter decreed that every June was to be set aside as Black Music Month. It was President Barak Obama who updated the name to African-American Music Appreciation Month, but we think Carter got it right the first time.

In honor of Black Music Month 2021, RHINO is proud to roll out a series of exclusive vinyl, CD, and digital releases that capture the truly panoramic nature of black American music. Artists featured in the collection include Charles Mingus, Curtis Mayfield, Milt Jackson & Ray Charles, Zapp & Roger, The Drifters, The Time, and previously unreleased music from Miles Davis and Roberta Flack. See the exact release dates below, and secure copies of your favorites via pre-sale right here.

 

Available on Friday, June 4:

Various Artist - Intro Documentary Soundtrack Playlist (digital only)

 

Available on Friday, June 11:

Charles Mingus - Mingus At Carnegie Hall (Deluxe Edition) – 2-CD, $19.98

 

June 18

Milt Jackson & Ray Charles – Soul Brothers – 1-LP on 180-gram vinyl, $21.98

Zapp & Roger – All The Greatest Hits – 2- LP on 140-gram violet and magenta/orange and pink colored vinyl, $34.98
 

Available on Friday, June 25:

Miles Davis - Merci, Miles! Live at Vienne – 2-CD, $24.98

Miles Davis - Merci, Miles! Live at Vienne – 2-LP on 180-gram vinyl, $34.98

The Drifters– Golden Hits – 1-LP, $21.98

Roberta Flack -  Chapter Two 50th Anniversary Digital Expanded, $9.99

Roberta Flack - Quiet Fire 50th Anniversary Digital Expanded,$9.99

 

Available Via Run Out Groove on Friday, July 16:

Charles Mingus- Live at Carnegie Hall -  3-LP, $49.98

Curtis Mayfield - CURTIS! 50th Anniversary Edition – 2-LP, $31.98

The Time - The Time (Expanded Edition) - 2-LP on red and white color vinyl, $31.98