Raeghan Buchanan: A Conversation on ‘The Secret History of Black Punk: Record Zero’ and Her Artistic Journey

In this episode, host Rob Lee welcomes Raeghan, a talented artist who delves into the history of black punk rock through her comics. They discuss Raeghan’s artistic journey, the inspiration behind her work, and the importance of representation in the music scene. 🎨🎸

Episode Highlights:

• Raeghan’s early influences and passion for drawing – 00:00:10
• The inspiration behind “The Secret History of Black Punk” comics – 00:00:31
• Raeghan’s experience growing up and discovering her love for art, music, and comics – 00:03:04
• The significance of highlighting black punk bands in Raeghan’s work – 00:14:01
• The process of researching and building out the comic series – 00:17:24
• The impact of Raeghan’s work on the community and representation in the arts – 00:42:25

Key Takeaways:

• Community support in creativity is vital for growth and collaboration. 🌱🤝
• Recognition of challenges faced by Black women in the arts is crucial. 👩🏿‍🎨
• Uncovering hidden narratives, like Black contributions to music, promotes inclusivity. 🎶📚

Social Media Links:

• Website: www.peppermintraygun.com
• Instagram: peppermint_raygun

🎙️🌟Visit Raeghan’s website and social media to explore more of her artwork and comics. Don’t forget to rate and review this episode and consider supporting the podcast on Patreon. 🌟🎙️

This program is supported (in part) by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.

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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.

Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.

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