Digable Planets and Kassa Overall

Sep 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM · 9:30 CLUB, Washington, DC 9:30 CLUB, Washington, DC

Sep 9

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Digable Planets

9 concerts

Digable Planets, formed by Ishmael Butler, Mary Ann Vieira, and Craig Irving, fused jazz and hip-hop with hits like "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)." Their debut album, "Reachin'," won them a Grammy for Best New Duo or Group. Known for their laid-back jazz-rap style, they released the acclaimed "Blowout Comb" and toured with live musicians.

Kassa Overall

3 concerts

Kassa Overall, born in Seattle, is a Grammy-nominated musician known for blending avant-garde jazz with hip-hop. His acclaimed works include "I THINK I’M GOOD" and "Go Get Ice Cream and Listen to Jazz." On "ANIMALS," his innovative style shines with collaborators like Danny Brown and Nick Hakim, merging jazz and rap with orchestral strings. He's studied with icons like Billy Hart, and his music explores deep themes of identity and freedom.