Happy Indie Music And A Somalian Rapper
Thursday, Feb. 26: Dave Nada of electro getupNadastrom and DJ Harry Dixon get together at Napoleon and for Better Days, a house-y new dance night. Nadastrom actually has a new EP out, Pussy, and it's pretty good. [ WaPo ]
Thursday, Feb. 26: Founder of the West Coast house scene and Om Records darlingMarques Wyatt brings his soulful house musicto The Muse. Check out his club anthem, "For Those Who Like to Get Down." [The Muse ]
Friday, Feb. 27: Somalian rapperK'naan is the anti-Lil Wayne -- instead of singing about getting licked like a lollipop, he prefers rapping about Allah and peace. Free, 6PM at the Kennedy Center. [ Metromix ]
Saturday, Feb. 28: Happy indie music from Philly-based trio Jukebox the Ghost. They're performing at DC9 tonight in honor of the venue's five-year anniversary. 9PM. [ DC9 ]
Monday, March 2: Blitzen Trapper, a cross between Beck and Crosby, Stills and Nash, play a sold-out show at the Black Cat. Folky Alela Diane opens. [ Black Cat ]