Black artists' roots in country music are being rediscovered following the release of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter. The founders of the upcoming I Made Rock 'N' Roll Festival are aiming to have a similar impact in the rock genre. The festival, organized by GANGGANG, an Indianapolis-based creative advocacy firm, will feature Janelle Monáe as the headliner on Saturday.
GANGGANG's mission is to showcase the authorship of Black creatives who contributed to American culture, particularly in rock 'n' roll. The festival aims to highlight the strong history of Black artists in shaping the genre. Monáe was drawn to the festival due to its alignment with her own arts collective, Wondaland Arts Society.
