Hip-Hop Healing

Riders Against the Storm rain down hip-hop healing on Austin

Riders Against the Storm plays October 29 at KLRU's Studio 6A

Photo courtesy of KLRU Collective

Editor's note: CultureMap is proud to present the latest installment in our partnership with KLRU Collective. Collective is dedicated to finding and sharing unique, creative and interesting stories about the Austin art scene.

Starting this month, KLRU Collective will become part of the documentary series Arts in Context, currently nominated for 10 2013 Lone Star Emmys. Together, they will continue to tell stories about the arts in Austin and the people who make them as Arts in Context Shorts.

"There's a science to being able to take somebody from nowhere, give them some energy [and] connect them with other people through music," says Chaka Mpeanaji, co-MC and vocalist of Riders Against the Storm

Chaka Mpeanaji and Tiger Lily, co-MCs and vocalists (Tiger Lily is also a healer) are about more than just putting on a hip-hop show. Along with percussionist Ridd Lore, Riders Against the Storm facilitates artists seeking to build a community around love a love of hip-hop and healing. "There's a science to being able to take somebody from nowhere, give them some energy [and] connect them with other people through music," says Mpeanaji.

Their bombastic, genuine music leads the charge as they seek to enlighten audiences with their relentless energy and passion. This husband-and-wife duo envision themselves not as mere performers, but as conductors of the unseen currents of energy that flow between everyone in the room, as architects of fellowship and as a vehicle for connection. Art in Context profiled Riders Against the Storm for its season premiere episode airing on October 31.

Can't wait to join in the hip-hop healing? KLRU will be hosting a premiere party on October 29 at 7 pm for Arts in Context at KLRU’s Studio 6A. In addition to a live performance by Riders Against the Storm, they will also be showing a preview of the newest episode. The party is free, and you can RSVP at klru.org.

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Aba's sister restaurant sets sights on Austin in this week's top stories

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Editor's note: This week's top Austin news is chock-full of happenings in the local restaurant scene. An Austin taco shop and Austin-born bourbon garner national acclaim, and a Lake Austin cafe lights up for the holidays. Plus, an exciting eatery plans its Austin debut, and a farmers market favorite returns to its roots. Read the hottest headlines of the week below, and then find some holiday fun for the weekend here.

1. Aba's sister eatery and a surprising Chinese closure jolt Austin food news. Big restaurant news surfaced at the end of last week, including famous restaurant Aba's new sister eatery, Zoé Tong's surprising closure, and a new shop from the folks at Small Victory.

2. Austin taco truck nabs spot on New York Times best dishes of 2024 list. Austin taco truck Paprika earns praise for its freshly made salsas and next-level brisket.

3. Austin cafe Mozart's adds luxe igloos to its sprawling light festival. Put this on your bucket list for a very festive VIP holiday experience.

Mozart's Festival of Lights Euro Igloos Euro Igloos are decked out and cozy, providing a refuge for up to 10 guests. Photo from Mozart's Coffee Roasters Facebook Page

4. Still Austin bourbon named one of the top 10 whiskies of 2024. Still Austin's five-year Red Corn Bourbon ranks No. 7 on Whisky Advocate's annual list, scoring 94 points.

5. Homey Austin jam and bake shop closing and returning to farmers market. In bittersweet news, Confituras is closing its jam and biscuit shop after service on Sunday, December 22.

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