More Poets Than Politicians: Fundraiser, Album Launch Melbourne
Melbourne news - on September 7 Luka Lesson's official launch of the EXIT album in Melbourne, also a fundraiser for 'Welcome To Australia' - an organisation advocating for the rights and self-determination of refugee people Australia-wide.
Featuring wordsmiths Amal Kassir (USA), Jahra Rager (NZ), EXΩFRENIKOS (GREECE) and L-FRESH The Lion on hosting duties. Plus, DJ LAPKAT on the decks.
Conscious hip-hop, live music, poetry and slam - this evening will fill you back up with respect and love for your self and your neighbour. Hard-hitting, eloquent, sharp and undeniably truthful, this is a show unlike any you've seen before. Next-level poetics.
Tickets: $18 - All profits go to 'Welcome To Australia'. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM:
http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/more-poets-than-politicians-luka-lesson-exit-album-launch/72673?skin=4406&ref=hwlrsite
Meantime! Inspiration...
Luka just dropped a video for the track Celebrate The Storm from the album EXIT. Featuring Nahko Bear (USA) from Nahko and Medicine for the People ... watch it here:
[youtube="http://youtu.be/0yaXmP4PAx8"]
And some further inspiration from the artists featuring at Howler in September, all eloquent storytellers, with diversity in delivery, a common message of clarity and understanding.
Amal Kassir:
[youtube="http://youtu.be/q8sNbBwmygU"]
Jahra Rager
[youtube=http://youtu.be/xxts5qx1cX4]
EXΩFRENIKOS
[youtube=http://youtu.be/HjptxwHB6Ls]
L-FRESH The Lion
[youtube="http://youtu.be/uD48yhenAu8"]