Badd Kitti was awarded a 2024 Black Music City grant to produce her first EP release, “Journey to Blacktronika”. Inspired by the music of Dexter Wansel, James Mtume, and King Britt, “Journey to Blacktronika”, explores the fusion of “The Philadelphia Sound”, electronic music and afrofuturism, to create an immersive cultural experience. The term “blacktronika” refers to the …
It’s All Treat and no Tricks in Badd Kitti’s funky Halloween Special Part 1 – Curse of the Purple One (Podcast Subscribers) Why is it that the career of every artist who was ever dubbed “The Next Prince” ended in utter failure? Could it be The Curse of the Purple One??? In this episode, Badd …
Neftali “Funkadrill” Santiago, former drummer for classic funk band, Mandrill, and one of its only surviving members, will take the stage to perform Mandrill’s music for the last time. By special request, Philly’s Funk Queen, Badd Kitti, will make a guest appearance at Funkadrill’s farewell concert – “The Road To Love”. The concert is scheduled …
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Philly’s Funk Queen, Badd Kitti, was recently awarded a 2023 Black Music City grant. Selected from over 400 applicants, Badd Kitti is one of 30 awardees to receive this prestigious honor! Each year, the Black Music City grant supports Philadelphian musicians of color in creating projects that honor important figures in Philadelphia’s Black music legacy. …