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International Transgender Day of Visibility: a playlist of essential artists

International Transgender Day of Visibility: a playlist of essential artists

Friday, March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating individuals who are transgender or nonbinary, as well as raising awareness of the discrimination they face.

Join The Current all day on Friday as they spotlight essential transgender artists, from the pioneers like Jackie Shane, to those changing the face of music today, like Laura Jane Grace and Sam Smith.

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International Transgender Day of Visibility: a playlist of essential artists

International Transgender Day of Visibility: a playlist of essential artists

Friday, March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating individuals who are transgender or nonbinary, as well as raising awareness of the discrimination they face. Join The Current all day on Friday as we spotlight essential transgender artists.