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Washington D.C. is ofcourse known for it’s populous of politicians but few know it as the epicenter for East Coast punk and hardcore. Yellow Arrow documents the scene with maps and quality mini-docs.

Capitol of Punk
Washington, D.C. hardcore @ wikipedia
Banned in DC

Interesting read of a 1964 New Yorker profile of Bob Dylan. Exploring what ‘folk’ meant for the time and place in music.

The Crackin’, Shakin’, Breakin’ Sounds

The Guardian observes the one year anniversary of hurricane Katrina with a stunning slideshow of New Orleans damaged, but not dead, legendary music scene.

The Day that Music Died

“One of the hottest music festivals to grace the lakefront, the ¡Viva! Latin Music Festival gets those culos shaking, swinging, and swaying to Latin rhythms from around the globe — from cumbia, merengue, salsa, and charanga to reggaeton, hip-hop, and pop. Featuring salsa legend Johnny Pacheco, pop group Morrison, Xtreme, Son de la Habana, and NY newcomer Anais, among others, ¡Viva! serves up more than music; enjoy a multitude of tasty traditional cuisines, along with Hispanic art, clothing, jewelry, and instruments from international and local vendors.”

Sat 8/26 & Sun 8/27, 10:30am-9:30pm FREE
via Flavorpill Chicago