Brother Ali - the Own Light Tour at First Ave
Thursday, November 16, 2017 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 7:00pm • 18+ • $20.00
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Sep 7
Brother Ali
From Minneapolis
First show since since November 29, 2016 • First headlining show since December 19, 2012 • First Mainroom headlining show since October 6, 2012 • 35th show on MN Live's calendar since June 2, 2005
From last.fm:
Originally born into hip-hop through break dancing, Brother Ali has been one with the mic since he first heard Miilkbone on record. A student of Hip-Hop's golden age, Ali's music ranges from purpose to passionate, yet always soulful and true to the boastful heritage of hip hop culture. An emcee, producer, host and overall party-starter, Brother Ali's talents are a well-defined addition to the Rhymesayers family. Read more about Brother Ali on Last.fm.
Immortal Technique
From New York, New York
First Twin Cities show since since July 21, 2008 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 6, 2005
From last.fm:
Felipe Andres Coronel (born February 19, 1978), better known by the stage name Immortal Technique, is a Peruvian rapper, and an urban activist. He was born in Lima, Peru and raised in Harlem, New York. Most of his lyrics focus on controversial issues in global politics. The views expressed in his lyrics are largely a mixture of socialist commentary on issues such as class hierarchy, poverty, religion, government and institutional racism. Immortal Technique has voiced a desire to keep control over his production Read more on Last.fm
Added to bill on Oct 31
Sa-Roc
From Atlanta, Georgia
First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
Sa-Roc The MC hails from the southeastern area of Washington DC, a city that’s a mashup of poverty stricken hoods, a strong radical movement, and a fierce loyalty to cultural preservation. This is the cocoon from which Saroc was birthed and bred. Sa-Roc has recorded songs with Jay Electronica, Nappy Roots, Afrika Bambataa and Stic.man of Dead Prez. A product of Afrikan-centered parents, Saroc developed a rebel mentality from an early age. She grew up on the music of Jimi Hendrix, Gil Scott Heron, and Earth,Wind & Fire. Read more on Last.fm
Last Word
From Minneapolis
First show since since May 28, 2017 • 32nd show on MN Live's calendar since December 7, 2007
From last.fm:
There are at least two artists with the name "The Last Word": a rock band and a 1970s funk band. In 1974 a few members of James Brown's band, including Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis, James Brown and Maceo Parker, recorded a single with the two tracks "Keep On Bumpin' Before You Give Out Of Gas" and "Funky & Some", under the name "The Last Word". Read more on Last.fm.
Sol Messiah
