A few weeks ago, we announced Pretty Lights would be performing with a live band including Preservation Hall Jazz Horns, Eric Krasno with support by Hot 8 Brass Band for a unique one-night-only experience for Jazzfest by Nite on Saturday, April 26th. Ushering the album-inspired Color Map of the Sun tour to Champions Square, it’s very fitting that, Talib Kweli, one of the two featured artists on the album, would join Pretty Lights for the special night.
Making his underground debut in 1995, Talib Kweli is deeply rooted and respected in the hip hop community. Though it is his incredibly large and critically acclaimed discography that intrigues fans first, Talib is much more than just an extremely talented MC. He’s an entrepreneur for Hip Hop For Respect, label frontman for his own Javotti Media, and an educator in political activism.
Known for his intelligent and thought-provoking rhymes, Talib’s talent was far from wasted on Pretty Lights’ “Around The Block.” Rich in hazy, atmospheric sonics, “Around The Block” has the power to sooth you and its relaxed, yet worked glitch hop beat has the power to make you dance.
Tickets are now available, buy your tickets today!
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