Immersed in the diverse sounds of the black diaspora, I discovered a profound connection through the concept of musicking—a verb that encapsulates the ever-evolving, boundless essence of music. This revelation reached its height when I became part of Black Raspberry, Wesleyan’s inaugural all-black music collective, a transformative experience where harmonies blended, voices soared, and the shared love for creating music forged an unparalleled community. Beyond winning accolades, Black Raspberry became a sanctuary of creativity, freindship, and artistic growth, an indispensable part of my journey on campus that continues to resonate long after the applause fades.
