Rakim with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ravi Coltrane

Apr 19, 2024 · John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC

Apr 19

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Rakim

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Rakim, born William Griffin in Wyandanch, NY, revolutionized hip-hop with his smooth flow and complex lyrics. Known for hits like "Paid in Full" with Eric B., he shaped progressive MC techniques and won critical acclaim, maintaining relevance from the 1980s through solo work in the late '90s.

Ravi Coltrane

6 concerts

Jazz saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, son of John and Alice Coltrane, crafts a distinctive sound with albums like "In Flux" & "Spirit Fiction." Born in NY, raised in LA, he's earned multiple Grammy nods and collaborated with artists like Elvin Jones and Ralph Alessi.