Rapper Criolo visits the Junction in the latest instalment of the cornex:discover series
Rapper, composer and urban poet Criolo visits the Junction this month for the latest instalment of the Corn Exchange’s cornex:discover series. The cornex:discover events, which Edition proudly partners, span a mixture of genres and present a combination of emerging and more well-known artists. All events share that they offer audiences something different, something exciting and something beyond the mainstream. This month’s date for your diary is 21 April, when the critically acclaimed Criolo will be giving Cambridge a taste of his unique, thoughtful brand of rap.
Starting life in a favela (shanty town) in Sao Paolo, Criolo made his mark on the hip-hop scene in the last five years. His sound draws influence from samba, afrobeat and reggae, while his lyrics explore stories of poverty, political violence and social discrimination. His 2015 album Convoque seu Buda saw his sound evolve, featuring collaborations with the likes of Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Ivete Sangalo and Milton Nascimento, and elevating him to one of Brazil’s most acclaimed songwriters and performers. See what all the hype’s about yourself – the gig starts at 8pm and tickets are £14.
