February 10, 2011
Asian Dub Foundation
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2011 Long before crossover artists like M.I.A., there was Asian Dub Foundation. Born out of a London community music workshop for South Asian children, the group, led by guitarist Chandrasonic and electronics wizard Pandit G, were among the first to merge hip-hop and breakbeats with Asian melodies and a […]
By Metropolis
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2011
Courtesy of Beatink
Long before crossover artists like M.I.A., there was Asian Dub Foundation. Born out of a London community music workshop for South Asian children, the group, led by guitarist Chandrasonic and electronics wizard Pandit G, were among the first to merge hip-hop and breakbeats with Asian melodies and a punk DIY ethic. Seventeen years and numerous member changes later, ADF are returning to the country that has been one of their prime markets with a new disc, A History of Now. The logical extension of their last effort, Punkara, it even includes a shout-out to their home away from home in the form of Tokyo tribute “This Land is Not for Sale.”
Asian Dub Foundation
Mar 4, 7pm, ¥6,000. Shibuya O-East. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
