(8.1) Just the sight of this boombox makes me happy. Local hip-hop artist Chachi Carvalho will perform with the International Players this Thursday at the Burnside Music Series. Seems like a party might break out. (Facebook event.) This group creatively fuse genres together to present a unique blend of hip-hop that is fun, intellectual, and …
(9.9) The WBRU 360°Fest takes place this Sunday at India Point Park featuring Juan Deuce & Falside, Chachi Cavallo, Project 401, and DirtyDurdie. Event sponsors RIPTA promise a family-friendly atmosphere with food and activities. Check out last week’s Providence Phoenix in which Juan Deuce and collaborator Falside arranged to be interviewed by Sage Francis. Chris …
Author Michael Eric Dyson (“Know What I Mean?” and “Is Bill Cosby Right?” ) and finance professor, public scholar, and political commentator Boyce Watkins will take on this controversial topic Thursday at Brown University. An international phenomenon, hip hop music has arguably transformed the artistic and cultural landscape of our generation. While it is widely …
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In celebration of the exciting new Transformers flick coming out tomorrow (or at midnight, if you’re awesome like me) dig this bad ass track and video by Maja. You can follow my dorky thoughts on the Transformers franchise all week over at Bread and Roses.