Nile Rodgers has been tapped to curate this yr’s Meltdown. The London pageant takes place in Southbank Centre venues from August 3-11. Previous curators for the fest embrace M.I.A. Scott Walker, David Bowie, Yoko Ono, and final yr, the Cure’s Robert Smith. In a press launch, Rodgers says, “Anyone who is aware of my profession is aware of that Funk, Disco, Jazz, Soul, Classical, POP, New Wave, R&B, Fusion, Punk Rock, Afrobeat, Electronic and Dance music all play a job and you’ll anticipate that to be mirrored within the performances we’re planning. It’s all in regards to the groove and this August everybody in London might be dancing to unbelievable dwell performances!”
Rodgers and CHIC launched their ninth studio album, It’s About Time, final September. Revisit Pitchfork’s “In Sight Out” speak with Rodgers.
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