Pink Bull Music Pageant Chicago 2019: Jamila Woods, Lupe Fiasco, Tierra Whack amongst highlights
Following final yr’s inaugural occasion, Pink Bull Music Pageant Chicago is again with two weeks of impressed, impactful experiences throughout the Windy Metropolis from November 17th-30th, 2019. By distinctive musical performances and celebratory events, the pageant will spotlight the inventive neighborhood that thrives inside Chicago.
Issues kick off November 17th with Gramaphone 50, a celebration honoring 5 a long time of the legendary file store with DJ units from the likes of Derrick Carter, Ron Trent, Colette, DJ Heather, JR of the Molemen, and extra. On the 19th, Chicago professor and social apply artist Theaster Gates will curate Black Monastic, a particular collaborative occasion exploring “the historical past of black sounds” with Likelihood the Rapper’s musical director Peter CottonTale, Ben LaMar Homosexual, Joshua Abrams, The JuJu Trade, and others.
RBMFC may even see native hero Lupe Fiasco performing his 2006 studio debut, Meals & Liquor, in full. The nice Jamila Woods will current a singular have a look at her newest LP with “Legacy! Legacy! Unfolded”, a stripped down efficiency augmented by movie collage, audio clips, images, discovered footage, and commentary. Smino’s Zero Fatigue collective will placed on what guarantees to be a one-of-a-kind efficiency at Thalia Corridor, whereas Tierra Whack will current her new stay present, Whack Manufacturing facility.
The entire thing closes with Saba and Pivot Gang’s annual John Walt Day celebration, happening November 29th and 30th. For the third yr in a row, all ticket gross sales for the tribute live performance will profit the John Walt Basis, which offers mentorship and scholarships to younger Chicago artists.
Tickets to Pink Bull Music Pageant Chicago at the moment are on sale. Head to the pageant’s web site for extra data, together with a whole schedule information.
Editor’s be aware: Consequence of Sound is teaming up with Pink Bull to completely announce this yr’s lineup.
