I first heard the Flobots in Nabukalu, Bugiri, Uganda. But they're from Denver. Small world. A friend I met there, who had given several weeks to serving orphaned children, handed me his iPod and told me to give them a listen. They have an interesting style, electic instrumentation, and bold lyrical content. This is how the website describes the group...
When a pair of intelligent, visionary emcees joins forces with a battle-hardened, groove-fusing rhythm section, and a classically trained violist the result is a sound that explores and expands the frontiers of live hip-hop. Progressive in both style and message, the band's ability to drop from symphonic rock-infused crescendos into stripped-down string-laden breakbeats has earned Flobots a reputation for both originality and authenticity.
They deal honestly with issues affecting us all, like the abuse of power, and the plight of urban teens. These interests and initiatives led them to start a nonprofit and write a digital comic book called Tales of the Flobots: Architects of Change.
A great place to start is by watching the videos for Handlebars and Rise. Open your ears, your eyes, and your mind. I hope you enjoy. Let me know what you think.
We saw them in Richmond last year, it was a nice show.
Posted by: Candice Peterson | July 31, 2009 at 10:27 AM
I LOVE the Flobots.
Posted by: Charity | July 31, 2009 at 11:02 AM