smokeforblues Festival: Himanshu Suri (Heems), Ashok Kondabolu (Dapwell), LE1F, and Prince Rama Sun, Apr 7, 2013, 11 am–6 pm

smokeforblues Festival: Himanshu Suri (Heems), Ashok Kondabolu (Dapwell), LE1F, and Prince Rama

Sun, Apr 7, 2013
11 am–6 pm

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Presented in conjunction with Blues For Smoke, this weekend-long festival showcases an emerging generation of younger artists working in the rap, hip-hop, and soul genres.

Festival dates: 
Friday, April 5: 6–9 pm
Saturday, April 6: 11 am–6 pm
Sunday, April 7: 11 am–6 pm

Sunday, April 7:
Ashok Kondabolu (Dapwell)
LE1F
Prince Rama
Himanshu Suri (Heems)

Collaborators:

Chiraag Bhakta
Chris Frierson
Justin Hantz
DonChristian Jones
Evan Mast
Alec Reinstein
Aleksey Weintraub

Ongoing performances and artist installations will be on view throughout the day with live sets between 1 and 4 pm. "Chillin Island Live" featuring Alia Shawkat, Matt Sweeney, Mr. MFN eXquire, and Nate Hill will begin at 4pm.

Presented in collaboration with Himanshu Suri and Greedhead Music.

All festival performances are free with Museum admission, which is pay-what-you-wish on Fridays, 6–9 pm; no special tickets or reservations are required. Members enjoy complimentary and express entry to the Museum.


On the Hour

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Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

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