New UK collective BEMA wants to spotlight electronic music’s Black roots (Resident Advisor)
Thu, 1 Dec 2022, 08:10 Words Michael Lawson The founding members—Heléna Star, NIKS, Hannah Shogbola and Jaguar—were instrumental in introducing a dance music category to the MOBO Awards. Black Electronic Music Association (BEMA) is a new UK collective dedicated to highlighting electronic music's Black roots. Officially launching in 2023, BEMA was founded by [...]