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For North Charlotte native 704Chop, music is an outlet for something bigger than rap
By Jose Mujica February 16, 2020 Growing up in streets of North Charlotte, rapper 704chop didn’t have much help carving his own path to success. Chop grew up in an era of Charlotte that most are seemingly eager to erase. “I grew up in Gangland”...
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HI LITES Festival will showcase innovative audio, video, and performance art
By Shirley Griffith February 13, 2020 In late 2016 the tragic Ghost Ship warehouse fire in Oakland, CA claimed the lives of 36 creatives, including a friend to Charlotte electronic musician Angela Saylor. In the aftermath, Saylor got to work organizing a benefit with the...
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Erick Lottary and Cyanca release stunning music video for “Replay” shot at Portal in Charlotte
By CLTure News February 11, 2020 Charlotte’s Erick Lottary and Cyanca released a sultry and seductive song, “Replay” last week. The track, produced by Smwhereat4am has a mind-bending rhythm that showcases Cyanca’s glistening vocals on the hook and Lottary’s signature rap-singing style, creating a hypnotic appeal. On...
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Rage Against the Machine and Run The Jewels will play Raleigh in August
By CLTure News February 10, 2020 Rage Against the Machine, the politically-fueled rock/rap group led by frontman Zack de la Rocha have announced a nationwide tour and will play PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina on Sunday, August 2. Kicking off on March 26 in...
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Raphael Saadiq and Jamila Woods showcased undeniable power of songwriting
By Megan Wolford February 10, 2020 On a cool and drizzly night in Charlotte, a music legend came to the Queen City. Having toured for the first time in years since the release of his latest album, Jimmy Lee, Raphael Saadiq serenaded a crowd of...
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MerleFest adds Mavis Staples and Greensky Bluegrass to already impressive lineup
By CLTure News February 10, 2020 MerleFest, the music festival founded in 1988 by guitarist Doc Watson named for his son, Eddy Merle Watson is gearing up for a big year. Already a stellar lineup set for April 23-26 taking place in the foothills of...
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Young Bull release impressive vintage-style music video for “City Girl” showcasing downtown Durham
By CLTure News February 7, 2020 Back in November, Durham, North Carolina’s Young Bull released their latest project, Young Is Not an Individual. The five-song EP packed their signature style of hip-hop, R&B, soul, and jazz into a compact set of silky smooth songs displaying...
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The Rolling Stones will play Bank of America Stadium on July 1!
By CLTure News February 6, 2020 The Bank of America Stadium official twitter account posted a video yesterday of Panthers mascot Sir Purr patiently moseying around the stadium to the soundtrack of The Rolling Stones song “Waiting on a Friend.” The tweet seemed to confirm...
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Lute releases first single “GED” from new album coming in 2020
By CLTure News February 4, 2020 Charlotte’s Luther Nicholson aka Lute, has released the first single from his new album coming in 2020. The track, “GED (Gettin Every Dollar)” was teased with a savvy promo campaign asking fans to apply for a special Dreamville “GED”...
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Lee Fields & The Expressions will headline USNWC’s popular Green River Revival
By CLTure News February 3, 2020 Photo: USNWC The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s popular Green River Revival will be headlined by soul band Lee Fields and The Expressions on March 14. Lee Fields, who was born in Wilson, North Carolina, is beloved by Charlotte music...
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