I just stumbled across GigPosters.com and several dozen images from shows and festivals that I’ve performed at in the past with Antibalas. Click on each image to enlarge and see further info about the event and designer. Here are some of my favorites:
01.13.2012
12.04.2011
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Last Friday I visited the Earth Sky studios in Austin, Texas to talk with host Jorge Salazar and lead producer Mike Brennan about the my reflections about music and science: the boiling points of a dance floor, air as a sonic medium, temperature and sound, and the holiness of water. Thanks again to Earth Sky [...]
11.12.2011
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For the past few weeks I’ve been holed up in Bushwick, Brooklyn with Antibalas and producer Gabriel Roth as well as some cameo appearances by members of the Dap Kings and other friends. After 13 years, the band is going strong and sounding better than ever. It is a privilege and a pleasure to be [...]
10.20.2011
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Ocote Soul Sounds is bringing the full band on the road to the West Coast this fall and we need to raise some extra funds to make it happen and keep up the momentum for future touring. Please check the video below and support us with a pledge on Kickstarter.com. The campaign is 30 days [...]
10.07.2011
The Questlove’s Afro-Picks documentary is finished and ready to watch. The video crew did a fine job of capturing the spirit and essence of the project. Thanks to all the musicians, arrangers, and crew who helped put this together. It was truly memorable and one of the most unique and special musical experiences of my [...]
10.06.2011
I have a general distaste for rock music these days but am a diehard fan of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I did a little recording with them and was on tour with them and TV on the Radio in Brazil and Argentina a few years ago. Thousands of fans were singing every lyric of the [...]
10.06.2011
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Yesterday I was invited by the folks at NPR’s Latino USA radio program to be part of a discussion with host Maria Hinojosa along with Kai Wright (writer, editor of Colorlines), and activist/graphic artist Melanie Cervantes (of Dignidad Rebelde). The show will be broadcast on NPR stations nationwide beginning Friday 10/7. You can find [...]
09.28.2011
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You may or may not know about Urban Roots. It’s a youth agriculture program in Austin which has been up and running for five or so years in Austin. Youth from across the city learn to grow organic vegetables, market them and prepare them. In addition to running a successful CSA (community supported agriculture) program [...]
09.25.2011
Official photos and audio from the Questlove Afropicks concert from 9/11/11 at La Villette Jazz Festival are now up. Click the picture to view the whole album. Links to the concert archive are below. Listen: Part 1: Part 2:
