Party As Protest, 2020

Party As Protest features musical works drawing from themes of the civil rights era and social struggles, centering BIPOC voices and celebrating cultural heritage. This mixtape showcases a variety of artists who have contributed to Chicago’s expansive music scene and continued history of mobilizing traditions through music from soul to hip hop, afrobeat to rock, and experimental electronic music. 

Featuring Bella BAHHS, Chezeré, ESHOVO, Illuminati Congo ft Rocker-T, Isa Starr, Roy Kinsey, Damon Locks, Ugochi Nwaogwugwu and Kai Alexander, Pinqy Ring, Pugs Atomz ft Wes Restless, Frank Waln, Avery R. Young and more. Compilation by Sadie Woods.

Party As Protest is produced in partnership with and is the soundtrack to the Official Unofficial Voting Station by artist Aram Han Sifuentes. Visit officialunofficial.vote to participate in a virtual voting poll and download voting ephemera created by Chicago-based artists.

Mix available for streaming on SoundCloud. Extended playlist available on Spotify.

Official soundtrack for Aram Han Sifuentes’ Official Unofficial Voting Station. Artwork by Ishita Dharap.