::BEHIND THE SCENES:: WITH MALI MUSIC
Interview & Post by Kike Aluko
Video by Mansa J.
The Soulcialista team was lucky to have the opportunity to sit down with Mali Music before his show at The Howard Theatre on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 to learn more about the journey of this talented musician. In support of his latest and first major album release, Mali Is..., released in June of this year, it was a real pleasure to witness him in his element on the stage.
The show kicked off with several opening acts, including the DMV's own rising star Mannywellz, who gave a great supporting performance. As Mali came on to the stage to start the show, it was evident that he has an amazing love for what he does, as he poured everything he had into both the show and his interactions with the audience. In addition to performing crowd favorites from his new album including "Ready Aim," "Heavy Love," "Beautiful," "Fight for You," "No Fun Alone," and his charming and endearing "Johnny & Donna," he also took it back to his gospel roots and gave all the glory to God with "Yahweh." He also took time out of the show for a moment of silence and prayer for several black men who have been killed as victims of police brutality, appropriately placed against a backdrop of Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues":
Background music: "Ready Aim" & "Beautiful" from Mali Is... -- Available now!
Special thanks to The Howard Theatre and Mali Music's team for the access!
Interview & Post by Kike Aluko
Video by Mansa J.
The Soulcialista team was lucky to have the opportunity to sit down with Mali Music before his show at The Howard Theatre on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 to learn more about the journey of this talented musician. In support of his latest and first major album release, Mali Is..., released in June of this year, it was a real pleasure to witness him in his element on the stage.
The show kicked off with several opening acts, including the DMV's own rising star Mannywellz, who gave a great supporting performance. As Mali came on to the stage to start the show, it was evident that he has an amazing love for what he does, as he poured everything he had into both the show and his interactions with the audience. In addition to performing crowd favorites from his new album including "Ready Aim," "Heavy Love," "Beautiful," "Fight for You," "No Fun Alone," and his charming and endearing "Johnny & Donna," he also took it back to his gospel roots and gave all the glory to God with "Yahweh." He also took time out of the show for a moment of silence and prayer for several black men who have been killed as victims of police brutality, appropriately placed against a backdrop of Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues":
- Kimani Gray, NYC (2013)
- Kendrec McDade, Pasadena, CA (2012)
- Ervin Jefferson, Atlanta, GA (2012)
- Sean Bell, Queens, NY (2006)
- Oscar Grant, Oakland, CA (2009)
- Trayvon Martin, Sanford, FL (2012)
- Michael Brown, Ferguson, MO (2014)
- Charles Smith, Savannah, GA (2014)
- Eric Garner, Staten Island, NY (2014)
Background music: "Ready Aim" & "Beautiful" from Mali Is... -- Available now!
Special thanks to The Howard Theatre and Mali Music's team for the access!
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