Daily Texan Newscast

Janis Joplin rose to fame in Austin singing blues music created by black musicians. This episode explores the role Joplin’s race played in her career that took off before UT was even truly desegregated. We also talk to R&B singer Mélat and hip hop duo Tribe Mafia about their experiences building careers as black musicians in present day Austin. Produced by Addie Costello, Arjun Hegde, Jackie Ibarra, Will LeHardy, and Anna Kay Reeves. Music by Tribe Mafia, Hall Johnson, and Blue Dot Sessions.