SummerStage to Welcome IAM with RAKIM to Central Park for Free Show, 6/21

By: Jun. 10, 2013
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On Friday June 21, SummerStage will welcome Fête De La Musique IAM with special guest RAKIM for a free show in Cnetral Park at 7:00 pm. The event is held in association with The Cultural Services of the French Embassy and Bureau Export, French Music Export Office, and is part of the "This is Hip Hop" series at SummerStage presented by AT&T

Hailing from France and formed in 1988, IAM began its journey to fame in the city of Marseille. This French Hip-Hop group consisting of 5 members incorporates themes that include the sounds of Ancient Egypt, Africa, China, Japan, India and American music. IAM's big break came after the release of the 1997 album, L'école du micro d'argent, which eventually sold 1.5 million copies worldwide. Through IAM's European performances, the band helped spread the popularity of French Hip-Hop infused with African rhythms mixing both rage and intelligence, and constantly discovering new dimensions for the pleasure of listeners' ears and minds. With an album set to be released in April 2013, IAM has proven that they have no intention of slowing down as they continue to create powerful music for the world to hear.

Artist Website: http://www.iam.tm.fr

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Additional funding is generously provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies; The Harkness Foundation for Dance; The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation; New York Community Trust Program for Performing Arts Groups; The Norman E. Alexander Family M Foundation; The Shubert Foundation; New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council; New York State Council on the Arts; National Endowment for the Arts, through the Access to Artistic Excellence program; NYC Council Member Rosie Mendez; NYC Council Member Joel Rivera; and NYC Council Member Debi Rose.

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