Hailing from Seattle, Shabazz Palaces continues to impact the world of hip hop with its unique approach to music. The group blends hip hop with rap and even jazz. They recently announced the dates for their Spring tour, which will cover parts of Europe and America.
Ishmael Butler, or ‘Palaceer Lazaro,’ leads the group along with Tendai Maraire, a talented musician who has mastered multiple instruments. After anonymously releasing two EPs, the group finally released their debut album, Black Up, in 2011.
Check out Shabazz Palaces’ tour dates:
02/18 – Roubaix France – La Cave aux poetes
02/19 – Nantes France – Stereolux
02/20 – Metz France – Les Trinitaires
02/21 – France – Strasbourg La Laiterie
02/24 – St Gallen Switzerland – Palace
02/25 – Zurich Switzerland – Stall 6,
02/29 – Turin Italy – Astoria
03/01 – Rome Italy – Circolo degli Artisti
03/02 – Ravenna Italy – Bronson
03/03 – (Venezia) Italy – Studio 2 Vigonovo
04/03 – Minneapolis MN – The Whole (All Ages Show)
04/04 – Milwaukee WI – Mad Planet
04/05 – Chicago IL – Lincoln Hall
04/06 – Detroit MI – Magic Stick
04/07 – Gambier OH – The Horn Gallery
04/08 – East Liberty PA – The Shadow Lounge
04/10 – Toronto ON – Lee’s Palace
04/11 – Montreal QC – II Motore
04/12 – Northampton MA – Iron Horse
04/13 – New York NY – SOB’s
04/14 – Brooklyn NY – Brooklyn Bowl