Kassa Overall – Live at Hawks&Reed
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Thu, Apr 4 - 8pm - 11:30 pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening of genre-bending music with Grammy-nominated artist Kassa Overall! Known for his innovative fusion of jazz and hip-hop, Kassa will take the stage at The Ballroom on April 4th, 2024.
Opening the night will be the talented saxophonist Mtali Banda, a Western MA jazz artist, setting the stage for an evening of dynamic performances. Also Kendra McKinley who paints on her clothes and makes music for smoking weed with your bra off. With a voice like tuned honey, her music braids sensuality, levity and polish. Whether she’s casting spells with her looping pedal or fronting a dynamic backing band, her live show is an invitation to swerve and swoon to her yummy grooves. An incantation to bloom, on loop.
With his latest album “ANIMALS,” Kassa Overall continues to redefine the boundaries of music, blending avant-garde experimentation with hip-hop production techniques. Featuring collaborations with acclaimed artists like Danny Brown, Wiki, and Lil B, Kassa’s music explores themes of social justice, mental health, and the complexities of identity.
“Raw, underground, and chaotic…one of modern jazz music’s most audacious futurists.” – Pitchfork
“Doing what he always does — pushing musical boundaries and finding new ways to express himself through a unique blend of experimental hip-hop-infused jazz.” – NPR
“Sharing a common ancestor, jazz and hip-hop ought to be a natural fit — but nobody has ever quite made this fusion feel like theirs. Enter Kassa Overall, the soft-spoken drummer, producer and M.C., who plays a different game.” – New York Times
Don’t miss your chance to experience the raw energy and visionary artistry of Kassa Overall live in concert. Doors open at 7:30 PM for an evening that promises to be both exhilarating and thought-provoking.
Grab your tickets now and be part of this groundbreaking musical journey! M’tali Banda and Kendra McKinley kick off the night!
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