Yesterday we told you what shows would be available at 2013, today we are gonna tell you what you have to check out! So check en out, folks. Top pick in my book? Femi Kunti. There is more than this worth catching, but not a bad start!
Rakim – Red Hook – Wednesday, June 5th 7pm – The single most lyrical rapper ever
the Zombies – Central Park, Saturday, June 15th, 3pm – "She's Not There", garage rock from 1960s England.
Dead Prez – Von King – Sunday, June 16th, 7pm – Agitprop hip hop
Make a Joyful Noise: Mahalia Jackson tribute – Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 – A movie but I bet they'll be some A'men" ing going on
Femi Kuti And The Positive Force – Central park – Sunday, June , June 23rd, 2013 – West African soul music.
Big Star's Third – Central Park – Saturday, June 30th – My guess is an Alex Chilton tribute with dBs, REMs and even a Replacememnt maybe.
Rock Steady Crew 36th Anniversary Concert – Central Park – Saturday, July 28th, 3pm – The B-Boys are back
"King Kong" – Central Park, Monday, August 5th, 8pm – A Hip Hop musical!!!
Gospel Explosion – Central Park Saturday, August 6th – 3pm – with Shirley Ceaser this year. Unmissable.
40th Anniversary Of Hip Hop Culture – Central Park – Saturday, August 30th – I wonder why they have in mind? DJ Kool Herc will be in attendance.
Shuggie Otis – Central Park – Sunday, August 11th – The r&b guy is having some year.