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title: Afrika Bambaataa 30th Anniversary of Planet Rock Tour
author: Andrew Hazard
published: 2013-03-06
modified: 2013-03-06
section: News
tags: Afrika Bambaataa, Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force, Afrika Bambaataa Planet Rock, Hip Hop, Planet Rock 30th Anniversary, Zulu Nation
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source: Stash Everything
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# Afrika Bambaataa 30th Anniversary of Planet Rock Tour

One of the architects of hip hop and electronic music, the iconic **Afrika Bambaataa** is getting ready to beam down to Australia to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of his legendary anthem *Planet Rock*. The musical visionary and DJ extraordinaire will be giving Aussies a taste of what a New York City block party is all about this May.

Named by Life Magazine as one of the most important Americans of the 20th Century, he laid the groundwork for a whole generation of artists to come and remains active through recording, touring and educating around the world.

Bam was recently appointment as a visiting scholar at Cornell University where he speaks to classes, meets with students, community groups and performs the music he helped create and expand.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h6pcqC6wrI

TICKETS ON SALE: Monday 11 March

Auckland – Thursday May 9 @ Studio

Wellington – Friday May 10 @ Bodega

Melbourne – Saturday May 11 @ Laundry

Hobart – Sunday May 12 @ Republic

Canberra – Wednesday May 15 @ Transit Bar
 Sydney – Thursday May 16 @ Oxford Art Factory
 Brisbane – Friday May 17 @ Hifi

Perth – Saturday May 18 @ Black Betty’s

Adelaide – Sunday May 19 @ Sugar

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