Make the Wind Blow… a zine on music & resistance.
Where? 5684 Roberts Street (Roberts Street Social Centre)
When? Saturday, August 28th 7pm
How much? This event is free! Zines will be for sale!
Make the Wind Blow is a compilation of stories, articles, profiles and art that celebrates inspirational figures in music.
Our zine explores the political use of music as means for building community, self-representation, shared histories and social justice. This zine also includes a mix cd and silkscreened art cards!
Come check out:
* Art showcase!
* Show & tell presentation with zine excerpts
* Wheat-free snacks
* Campfire!
* Film screening (TBA)
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Some profiles include:
-White cultural appropriation of music belonging to artists of colour such as Big Mama Thornton
-Musicians boycotting Israel and historical links to musicians who boycotted south African apartheid
-The incredible Vaginal Davis who uses punk and drag to explore themes on blackness, queerness and gender
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We regret that this venue and washroom are not wheelchair accessible.