"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 4/12/24)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are Real Live Certified if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critic Consensus
Based on 44 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Shabazz Palaces is rated as an entertaining live performer, with many notable strengths. Shabazz Palaces concert reviews describe live shows and performances as otherworldly, inventive, surreal, memorable, and ambient.
ON TOUR
Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium (May 1); The Sugar Club, Dublin, Ireland (May 3); Headrow House, Leeds, United Kingdom (May 4); Yes (The Pink Room), Manchester, United Kingdom (May 5); Patterns, Brighton, United Kingdom (May 6); Village Underground, London, United Kingdom (May 7); Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands (May 9); Frannz Club, Berlin, Germany (May 13); MeetFactory, Praha, Czech Republic (May 14); Jazz Montez, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (May 15); B.Leza, Lisbon, Portugal (May 21);
Seattle, King County, Washington, United States (2009 - present) (2009 – present)
Bio
Shabazz Palaces are percussionist Tendai Maraire and Ishmael Butler, formerly of Digable Planets and Cherrywine. Working now under the moniker Palaceer Lazaro, Ishmael provides the group's vision and vocals, while Tendai employs ancient instruments from his homeland Zimbabwe.
Has Performed With
TheeSatisfaction, Porter Ray
Critic Concert Reviews
CJLO 1690AM (Canada)
October 7, 2023
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Bahamadia and Shabazz Palaces: Two Giants of the Jazz Rap Scene Grace POP Montreal 2023
All the weird, wonderful and downright bat-shit craziness that make up Shabazz Palaces’ music comes to life at the Art School; it truly is something to behold
Luckily on that hand, the Oval Space isn’t really the typical setting you might have in mind for an hip-hop show; despite feeling pretty packed out, there was no problem finding a clear view to watch the stage.
They make experimental hip-hop and are on the roster of Seattle indie imprint, Sub Pop, sharing company with the likes of Nirvana, Soundgarden and Fleet Foxes.
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