UPR!SE is a blog dedicated to The Shrine's Patron Saint and inspiration, Fela Anikulpo Kuti.

The blog focuses on music, fashion, art, design, politics and culture. It is a celebration of trailblazing souls who rise up without compromise.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

ONE NATION UNDER A GROOVE! GEORGE CLINTON + P-FUNK! 4.28.13


We can't wait for Uncle Jam to land the mothership at The Shrine this Sunday! So to get ready, peep this documentary on the origin of PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC. So dope! These motherf*ckers were straight crazy!



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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

BK TO JA! KRS-ONE + MYKAL ROSE + SISTER CAROL (4.22.13)


Some amazing shows coming up at The Shrine, so let's just jump right in...! The one and only KRS-ONE will be in the building on Monday, April 22. That alone would be enough to get you out on a school night, but you know how we do what we do around here... WE STACK THE DECK!!!! So we added MYKAL ROSE! What?!?!?!!? MYKAL ROSE of BLACK UHURU?! Yup. Want more?! How about SISTER CAROL, too?! This show is going to be (dare we say it...) epic!

A few clips to get you in the mood...! Jah!!!!