$15
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Gallery
About This Event
Minimum Age:
18+Doors Open:
9:30 PMShow Time:
10:00 PMDescription:
This is a general admisison, standing event.
Complimentary tix (at door only) to anyone born in 1977 (first 25 people), one per 1977 born, door sales only.
Complimentary tix (at door only) to anyone born in 1977 (first 25 people), one per 1977 born, door sales only.
Artists
Anita Tijoux
Born Anamaria Tijoux in Lille, France in 1977, daughter to a French mother and a Chilean father while in political exile during Pinochet's dictatorship. She became famous in Latin America as the female MC of hip-hop group Makiza during the late nineties. In 2006 she crossed over to the Latin mainstream pop due to her collaboration with Mexican songstress Julieta Venegas in the radio hit "Eres para mi".
She released her first solo album "Kaos" in 2007, followed by "1997" in 2009. It is a return to her rap roots, an homage to the "golden age of hip-hop", and largely auto-biographical, exploring mature themes from her own life, from the death of a close friend to having a creative crises, from friendship to bad luck, amongst others. It is simple and straight to the point--this being emphasized by her leaving behind a lot of the singing she had been doing of late in other more pop collaborations, and concentrating on rap, both in Spanish and French. After years of sharing the spotlight with her group, collaborating with other artists, and trying to find her way as a solo artist, she has finally arrived in her own right--a raw, direct, and mature MC.
She released her first solo album "Kaos" in 2007, followed by "1997" in 2009. It is a return to her rap roots, an homage to the "golden age of hip-hop", and largely auto-biographical, exploring mature themes from her own life, from the death of a close friend to having a creative crises, from friendship to bad luck, amongst others. It is simple and straight to the point--this being emphasized by her leaving behind a lot of the singing she had been doing of late in other more pop collaborations, and concentrating on rap, both in Spanish and French. After years of sharing the spotlight with her group, collaborating with other artists, and trying to find her way as a solo artist, she has finally arrived in her own right--a raw, direct, and mature MC.
Pacha Massive
New album ‘If You Want It’ continues the uplifting spirit of Pacha Massive’s debut album. “There is still has that overall positive outlook on life from ‘All Good Things,’” says the group’s founder/songwriter/producer Ramon Nova. “While this new one isn't exactly a narrative album, it draws more directly from my actual life experiences.”
Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Nova was immersed in traditional rhythms like cumbia, merengue and palo. But it is his life in New York City that has largely shaped the sounds on ‘If You Want It.’ “While those Dominican rhythms are part of what flows through my veins and what I channel through my music,” Nova says. “Nothing is like good old NYC. Every culture is in your face and you get a taste of all of them.”
“It’s easy to feel like a global citizen in the capital of the world, and that crosses right into our music. When it comes to experimenting with sounds and ideas, I feel a sort of freedom that you don't have to be tied down to any style or any label, anything goes; traditional and non traditional, roots or progressive.”
Being part of such a diverse musical community has allowed Nova to work with a variety of artists on his albums. As with ‘All Good Things,’ Nova recruited several female vocalists to join him on the new album. Monica Rodriguez from the New York City based band Zigmat is featured on the tracks “If You Want It,” “Lejos Cerca,” and “Tonight.” Mexican chanteuse Sara Valenzuela sings on “Thinking About You” and Liz Wright from Los Angeles’ Love Grenades is on “Take The Wheel.” To round it off, Yasi Baby recorded vocals for the tracks “To The Top” and “Right Now.”
“I like to work with anyone that's interesting and has that good vibe,” Nova explains. “I don’t have a formula to decide who is good for what song; it is just a matter of experimenting until something clicks.”
With the release of ‘All Good Things,’ Pacha Massive was chosen as MTV Tr3s’ first “Descubre and Download” artist, helping the group develop a devoted national following. The album received heavy airplay on tastemaker public radio stations like KCRW, KEXP, and KUT. Several songs were also featured in a variety of placements from NBC “Las Vegas” to FIFA Soccer and a national Target campaign.
Following the tremendous response to their debut album, Pacha Massive took their sound from New York City across the country (from Boston to Portland, Oregon) and the world (from Colombia to Turkey). “Each stop has its own unique memory but going to certain places for the first time and immediately packing the venue, like in Bogota or the Ford Amphitheater in LA, were certainly memorable milestones,” Nova says. “Touring to such a foreign place like Turkey and having fans singing along and shouting out in Spanish and English definitely sticks out too.”
The universality of Pacha’s overall message and vibe is a common theme that runs from ‘All Good Things’ to ‘If You Want It.’ “It was especially humbling for me to see our music have such a positive impact on people’s lives when we were touring across the globe,” Nova explains. “It inspired me to want to write even more… seeing how the fans responded to the songs and simply realizing how irrelevant language seemed to be in the context of music.”
Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Nova was immersed in traditional rhythms like cumbia, merengue and palo. But it is his life in New York City that has largely shaped the sounds on ‘If You Want It.’ “While those Dominican rhythms are part of what flows through my veins and what I channel through my music,” Nova says. “Nothing is like good old NYC. Every culture is in your face and you get a taste of all of them.”
“It’s easy to feel like a global citizen in the capital of the world, and that crosses right into our music. When it comes to experimenting with sounds and ideas, I feel a sort of freedom that you don't have to be tied down to any style or any label, anything goes; traditional and non traditional, roots or progressive.”
Being part of such a diverse musical community has allowed Nova to work with a variety of artists on his albums. As with ‘All Good Things,’ Nova recruited several female vocalists to join him on the new album. Monica Rodriguez from the New York City based band Zigmat is featured on the tracks “If You Want It,” “Lejos Cerca,” and “Tonight.” Mexican chanteuse Sara Valenzuela sings on “Thinking About You” and Liz Wright from Los Angeles’ Love Grenades is on “Take The Wheel.” To round it off, Yasi Baby recorded vocals for the tracks “To The Top” and “Right Now.”
“I like to work with anyone that's interesting and has that good vibe,” Nova explains. “I don’t have a formula to decide who is good for what song; it is just a matter of experimenting until something clicks.”
With the release of ‘All Good Things,’ Pacha Massive was chosen as MTV Tr3s’ first “Descubre and Download” artist, helping the group develop a devoted national following. The album received heavy airplay on tastemaker public radio stations like KCRW, KEXP, and KUT. Several songs were also featured in a variety of placements from NBC “Las Vegas” to FIFA Soccer and a national Target campaign.
Following the tremendous response to their debut album, Pacha Massive took their sound from New York City across the country (from Boston to Portland, Oregon) and the world (from Colombia to Turkey). “Each stop has its own unique memory but going to certain places for the first time and immediately packing the venue, like in Bogota or the Ford Amphitheater in LA, were certainly memorable milestones,” Nova says. “Touring to such a foreign place like Turkey and having fans singing along and shouting out in Spanish and English definitely sticks out too.”
The universality of Pacha’s overall message and vibe is a common theme that runs from ‘All Good Things’ to ‘If You Want It.’ “It was especially humbling for me to see our music have such a positive impact on people’s lives when we were touring across the globe,” Nova explains. “It inspired me to want to write even more… seeing how the fans responded to the songs and simply realizing how irrelevant language seemed to be in the context of music.”
Maluca
Born in the Bronx and raised in Manhattan by Dominican parents, Maluca is that increasingly rare bird--a downtown girl who brings together the classic cool, glamour, grit and passion of New York City in an instant! After meeting Diplo at a karaoke bar, the two starting working together resulting in her debut single "El Tigeraso" (out now via Mad Decent), an infectious track that draws on her Dominican electro Merengue roots. Maluca had her first public perfomance at the SXSW FADER fort and tore the roof off with a short set that showcased her wide range of influences - from artists such as ESG, Savannah Band, Wu-Tang, Gil Scott Heron, Nina Simone to styles like Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, House, Disco, and Freestyle. Keep your eyes open and platanos peeled for the self proclaimed "1/2 dominican 1/2 Pain in the ass."
Rebel Diaz
Based in the South Bronx by way of Chicago, Rebel Diaz's music is on blast amongst the freedom fighter set. From welcoming Hugo Chavez in the BX, to opening for Rage Against The Machine in a migrant farmworkers action, they've been the pulse of the movement in the last year. Fronted by the Afro-Boricua songstress/mc Lah Tere and Chilean brothers RodStarz and G1, this group prepares to be true "periodistas de la esquina/street journalists"; reporting from the trenches on life, love, the streets and the struggle.
While touring the US, Europe, and Latin America, they have stayed committed to their work organizing in the South Bronx, using Hip Hop as means for youth education and empowerment. Whether at community-based events, or when sharing the stage with the likes of Common, Public Enemy, dead prez, and Mos Def, Rebel Diaz’s explosive sets have introduced many to this fierce bilingual trio.
Getting love from the academic world for their poignant social commentary, the crew has also gained momentum in the University lecture/panel circuit, taking national conferences by storm with their energetic performances and workshops. They recently opened a community arts center in the South Bronx, the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective
While touring the US, Europe, and Latin America, they have stayed committed to their work organizing in the South Bronx, using Hip Hop as means for youth education and empowerment. Whether at community-based events, or when sharing the stage with the likes of Common, Public Enemy, dead prez, and Mos Def, Rebel Diaz’s explosive sets have introduced many to this fierce bilingual trio.
Getting love from the academic world for their poignant social commentary, the crew has also gained momentum in the University lecture/panel circuit, taking national conferences by storm with their energetic performances and workshops. They recently opened a community arts center in the South Bronx, the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective