Chuck D

Chuck D: 'If a Community Cannot Supports Arts, then Arts Cannot Support the Community'

Source: HypeBot
April 22, 2011

During this weekend's Record Store Day, Chuck D visited Grimey's in Nashville and spoke about the importance of the arts and local community. (Video below.) “If the community cannot supports the arts, then the arts cannot support the community.  When it comes down to radio stations and stores like what Grimey's has done, it's all about community..." “Forget about all this nationalism as far as music and corporations and conglomerates are concerned because it's got to start from home. We ...
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Chuck D & Randy Jackson to Host "50 Years of Stax" Benefit June 22 in Memphis

Source: conqueroo
June 9, 2007

Isaac Hayes, Booker T & the MGs, Eddie Floyd, William Bell, Mavis Staples, Mable John, the Soul Children, Angie Stone and more confirmed to appear

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - In an unparalleled celebration of Stax Records' 50th anniversary, the heart and soul of the legendary label's lineup will reunite onstage for “50 Years of Stax: A Concert To Benefit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music." The event will be held Friday, June 22 at Memphis' historic Orpheum Theater at the ...
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