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Music: Soul/R&B

Saul Williams w/ Janelle Monáe, Dallas Austin, and Elevator Fight

We fell head-over-heels for Janelle Monáe after watching the extended music video/mini-movie for her single "Many Moons." The buddy of Big Boi (she's guested on OutKast tracks) and recent GRAMMY nom is a funky sparkplug of a singer who updates old-school soul/R&B in ways that make us think "female Andre 3000." Lauded local wordsmith Saul Williams also takes the stage — likely as his 2008 album alter ego, the half-alien, half-poet Niggy Tardust — with his whirlwind lyrics, aggressive vocals, and synths. And Dallas Austin, a seasoned hip-hop and R&B producer (TLC, Blu Cantrell, and MJ himself) could also have some worthwhile tricks up his sleeve.

– Leah Taylor

Note:

This free show is part of BAM's Afro-Punk festival; skateboarding and BMX competitions also take place all day, adjacent to the stage.

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    zomg i can't wait for this one!

    By Leah T. on 07/01/2009 at 01:49 pm
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    Go see Saul Williams, he will stir your soul!

    By Sascha L. on 07/06/2009 at 10:38 am
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