July 19, 2017 / Music

Shabazz Palaces – Shine a Light – VIDEO

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The Carolina Chocolate Drops cellist finds modern social and political issues in a 1930s calypso song. Watch the video premiere.

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Shabazz Palaces – Shine a Light – VIDEO

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