NON/TRADITIONAL: Strange Boy

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Merrion Square Park, Friday 19th May

“Hailed as a ‘national treasure’ by District Magazine, Limerick city rapper Strange Boy brings his unique blend of traditional Irish instrumentation and provocative lyricism to the ILFD main stage.

One the the most unique voices in Ireland’s exciting Hip-Hop scene, this truly singular artist marries traditional Irish arrangements with the kind of powerful social commentary that one would expect from spoken word artist Kate Tempest or legendary rapper Immortal Technique. The result is a beautifully raw introduction to an authentically honest artist.

Following a powerful performance at Make a Move Festival in his home city of Limerick, Strange Boy began working with Rusangano Family and Naive Ted on his debut mixtape Passionate Example. Collaborating with PX Music artists and featuring on Enda Gallery’s single ‘It’s Alright’, which went onto feature on BBC series Normal People, he has worked hard to deliver his unique mastery of flow and insightful perspective over the past few years. In 2021, he played Festivals such as The Great Escape, Sionna Music, Doolin Folk, and It Takes a Village.

With special DJ set by R.Kitt.

Robbie Kitt is a musician, DJ and activist who has been making and playing music in Dublin for well over a decade. He has been making evocative electronic dance music as R.Kitt since 2016 and has performed in the National Concert Hall, extensively across the Irish club and festival circuit, and at Printworks in London and Griessmuehle in Berlin.”


Date:
Friday 19th May
Time:
8.30pm
Price:
€18 - €20

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