[DID NOT ATTEND: May 20, 2022] Shad / Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise
SHAD’s 2010 album TSOL is one of my favorite rap albums. Of all of the rappers that come around to Philly to tour, SHAD is the one I’m most interested in seeing.
SHAD is from Canada although he was born in Kenya. He raps about real issues but also has a thread of positivity through his songs, which I appreciate.
This happened to be a really busy week of shows for me, though, so I had to blow it off.
He comes to town every couple of years, so I assume he’ll be back maybe in 2024.
When he came to town in 2018 he played Boot & Saddle (RIP) and I couldn’t make that show either. For that show Kuf Knotz also opened.
Kuf Knotz is a Philly rapper who blends hiphop poetry with deep grooves of soul and beats sun kissed with the spirit of Lo-Fi & 90’s era vibes , Kuf’s inimitable style focuses on unsubtle spirituality, that, like his music, focus on unity, positivity and creativity.
For this tour, he was with harpist Christine Elise
Christine Gallagher, MA, MT-BC, LMT, LPC “Christine Elise” is classically trained harpist, pianist, and vocalist. In 2018, Christine and Kuf founded a community music therapy outreach performance project called Higher Grounds Music, using the power of music, clinical training, and performance experience to foster personal growth. Working in a strength based model, the workshops/performances are designed to support participants in building skills to build confidence, increase motivation and drive and strengthen self-care skills.
If they all tour together next time, I’ll have to go for an night of positivity.
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