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SXSW Photo Gallery: Kanye West, Jay-Z, John Legend and Mos Def
Seattle photographer Christopher Nelson shot hundreds of photos at the SXSW music conference and festival, which closed Sunday, March 20, in Austin, Texas.
The accompanying photos were shot at the March 19 concert by Kanye West, Jay-Z, John Legend and Mos Def, sponsored by Vevo at the Powerstation (Austin’s old power plant).
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Austin-bound Seattle bands play SXSW kickoff party at Crocodile Cafe
The Crocodile Cafe, Sarathan Records and The Stranger offered a preview of bands that will play at the SxSeattle showcase at the SXSW Music and Media Conference in mid-March in Austin, Texas.
Seattle photographer Christopher Nelson captured the accompanying photos on Thursday, March 3.
The show included rappers D.Black and Fatal Lucciauno as well as Wild Orchid [...]
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Seattle rap duo Blue Scholars kick off inaugural City Arts Fest with big beats
Seattle’s Blue Scholars, reportedly the first local rap duo to headline the Paramount Theatre, kicked off the first City Arts Fest Wednesday night. The lineup included Brother Ali, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Fresh Espresso, Mash Hall and Tilson (formerly of The Saturday Knights).
Across town, Belle & Sebastian were also celebrating the start of the inaugural [...]
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PHOTO GALLERY: World music star M.I.A. live at Showbox at the Market
Seattle photographer Christopher Nelson snapped these photos of avant-garde British singer-songwriter M.I.A., who performed a colorful blend of hip-hop, dance, electronica and world music Sunday (Oct. 17) at Showbox at the Market. Rye Rye opened the show.
Backed by a dance troupe and accompanied by a dazzling light show, M.I.A. performed a short, tight set that [...]
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Seattle City of Music Awards: it’s time to hand out a few trophies
Brandi Carlile, Clarence Acox, Scott Brown and Gerard Schwarz will be honored at the second annual City of Music Awards Oct. 6 at Showbox at the Market.
The awards will kick off the first City of Music Festival, featuring a month of musical performances by hundreds of artists from Seattle’s diverse music community.
Performers at the awards [...]
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