August 1, 2012
Get ready for one of the biggest block parties of the summer as the Mad Decent Block Party returns to Philadelphia this Saturday, August 4. Produced by Philly-based DJ and Mad Decent founder Diplo, this year’s block party features performances from Major Lazer, Riff Raff, Bonde do Role and others on the Great Plaza on Penn’s Landing Saturday, August 4 from noon–9 p.m. Admission is free and open to all ages, but you must RSVP on Facebook prior to the party. Click here for a preview, and here for an awesome video of Diplo from our friends at Philly 360. [Mad Decent Block Party 2012]
July 26, 2012
Penn’s Landing has been heating up with global culture this summer as a part of its annual PECO Multicultural Series. Next up, the African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA)’s summer cultural festival returns for the fifth consecutive year on Sunday, August 5 from 2-8 p.m. Taking place at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, [...]
Read more»July 23, 2012
Hip hop takes over the state-of-the-art Terra Building at the University of the Arts from July 26-August 1 for a week of electrifying music and dance. The Illadelph Legends Festival, presented by Rennie Harris Puremovement, honors hip hop with a full schedule of master classes, lecture demonstrations, open jam sessions, panel discussions and break-out sessions [...]
Read more»July 17, 2012
The Global Fusion Festival and Week returns for its sixth year for a week of music, food, special events and much more. Global Fusion, presented by the Multicultural Affairs Congress, celebrates Caribbean, Hispanic, African, African-American and Asian cultures through a week of fun-filled programming, highlighted by one of the biggest all-day festivals of the year [...]
Read more»July 10, 2012
Want tickets to one of the biggest music festivals of the year? Philly 360° is giving away two pairs of tickets to the upcoming “Made in America” festival to two lucky grand prize winners. “Made in America”, headlined and curated by Jay-Z, boasts an impressive roster of artists, including Pearl Jam, Skrillex, Rick Ross, D’Angelo, Santigold and many, many more. The winners will not only gain entry to the epic two-day concert, but they will also receive a one-night hotel stay and transportation to Philly via Amtrak. It doesn’t get much better than that! To enter, head over to philly360.com. [Philly 360°]
June 28, 2012
Earlier this year, the Mural Arts Program announced plans for The Roots Mural, a brand new mural in the South Street district to honor Philadelphia’s continuing music legacy. The mural, to be installed and dedicated later this summer, will tell the story of the beloved hip-hop band from past to present. As part of Wawa [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 video features Chill Moody, a West Philadelphia-born and raised rapper who’s been making waves in the music world, most recently performing at the Roots Picnic at Penn’s Landing.
Follow him on Twitter to stay in tune with what he’s up to and where he’s performing, and get to know him in the video above.
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Today’s Philly 101 video features Chill Moody, a West Philadelphia-born and raised rapper who’s been making waves in the music world, most recently performing at the Roots Picnic at Penn’s Landing. Follow him on Twitter to stay in tune with what he’s up to and where he’s performing, and get to know him in the [...]
Read more»June 18, 2012
The Phillies and Philadelphia International Records are teaming up to host the 9th annual The Sound of Philadelphia Celebration & Pre-Game Concert this Friday, June 22, at Citizens Bank Park, prior to the 7:05 p.m. game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Held in honor of the 41st anniversary of Philadelphia International Records and Black Music [...]
Read more»June 12, 2012
On June 2-3, The Roots hosted the annual Roots Picnic at Penn’s Landing for the fifth consecutive year, and once again, Philly 360° was on location to cover all of the action. In part four of their behind the scenes video series, Philly 360° caught up with Philadelphia-based producer/DJ Diplo for an exclusive interview, [...]
Read more»June 7, 2012
Attracting more than 500,000 visitors, Odunde is one of the largest community-based street festivals held in the country. The festival, whose concept originates from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, West Africa, celebrates the coming of another year for African Americans around the world. To commemorate the occasion, a variety of events have been taking place [...]
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