Big Daddy Kane With His Live Band
Raashan Ahmad's Wonderful Fantastic Hip Hop Festival
Santa Fe Summer Scene
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VENUE: RAILYARD PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below, and La Lecheria for your ice cream needs. Food trucks will also be on site.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 5, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun! See the full schedule here.
BIG DADDY KANE WITH HIS LIVE BAND
We’re back with another unforgettable celebration of hip hop culture, creativity, and community in the heart of Santa Fe. This year's Festival is headlined by none other than the legendary Big Daddy Kane with his live band. Kane is one of hip-hop's most innovative and trendsetting Master of Ceremonies, a true icon, pioneer, and lyricist whose impact on the culture is timeless.
This year’s festival will also feature live mural painting, a fashion show, after parties, and of course, a stacked lineup of local talent—DJs, MCs, dancers, designers, and artists who keep the city and culture alive. Stay tuned for the full lineup!
On September 10th 1968, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn became the home of one of hip-hop's most lyrically diverse, innovative, trendsetting Master of Ceremonies. He’s been branded Dark Gable, Black Caesar and King Asiatic Nobody's Equal, but is undoubtedly known to the world as Big Daddy Kane. Big Daddy Kane undisputedly defined the term “lyricist” in the world of hip-hop. Along with the lyrical ingenuity he brought to the genre, he also introduced innovative live performances. Kane was the first rapper to ever hold not one but two sold out shows at the world famous Apollo Theater for women only. These lives performances, which consisted of theatrics, choreography and tailored costumes proved that Big Daddy Kane was not only an M.C. but he was a full entertainer. Kane revolutionized hip-hop fashion and the way hip-hop shows were performed. Kane’s musical career as an artist began when he was signed to Cold Chillin’ Records in 1987. It was then that he released his debut single “Raw”, which became an instant hit. He soon became known for being able to flow with ease even over the fastest of beats. This style of rap has become his legend. As for his personal finesse, we can thank his pioneering style for the reemerging trend of four-finger rings, rope chains and high-top fades.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
