Dogon Lights
The Dogon Lights www.dogonlights.com from Oakland, Ca., combine elements of hip-hop, North African music, electronica, funk, world, rap, ceremonial, reggae and rock. Self-described as “West Africa meets West Oakland,” the high-energy crew is an extremely danceable, with a groundbreaking sounding combining traditional instruments over hip hop beats. With Evan Fraser of Dirtwire. ... more
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