An upcoming live stream event looks to strengthen the musical bond between Detroit and Cape Town. Electric Unity DJ Live Stream will run from 1:00-9:00 PM EST on Saturday, July 11th, 2020 via Twitch before a virtual screening of the 2014 documentary Electric Roots: The Detroit Sound Project. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Black Lives Matter.
The digital event is a collaboration between the Michigan Electronic Music Collective and the TAROTE’ Foundation. Among the Detroit acts billed are Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, Reggie Dokes and Whodat. Representing Cape Town will be Niskerone and Killer Robot.
Following the performances will be an exclusive viewing of Electric Roots via online screening platform OVEE. The documentary explores the bonds forged by Kristian Hill and Jennifer Washington with South African musicians and includes interviews with artists like Richie Hawtin and Black Coffee at Capetown Electronic Music Festival.
Tickets for the Electric Roots screening and additional information on Electric Unity DJ Live Stream can be found via Eventbrite.
