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The Free Nationals And Anderson .Paak Return To The Tiny Desk

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The Free Nationals And Anderson .Paak Return To The Tiny Desk

April 20, 2020 • The Free Nationals and Anderson .Paak make their triumphant return to the Tiny Desk along with some other special guests.

It's Not Just Reggae, Says Chronixx: Call It 'Black Experimental Music'

Chronixx's debut album, Chronology, showcases his unique sound — what he calls "black experimental music." Che Kothari/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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It's Not Just Reggae, Says Chronixx: Call It 'Black Experimental Music'

August 21, 2017 • The 24-year-old Jamaican artist has released his debut album, Chronology. It showcases his myriad influences, including genres like gospel, ska and electronic music and his own musical family lineage.

It's Not Just Reggae, Says Chronixx: Call It 'Black Experimental Music'

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Songs We Love: Allan Kingdom feat. Chronixx, 'Fables'

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Songs We Love: Allan Kingdom feat. Chronixx, 'Fables'

March 8, 2016 • A highly lauded Minnesota rapper and a reggae singer unite on an epic track about being yourself and being honest about it.

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Chronixx: 'I'm Not A Perfectionist With Music'

Chronixx onstage on Saturday at LargeUp's SummerStage event in New York City's Central Park. Sherwin Dyer/Courtesy of LargeUp hide caption

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Chronixx: 'I'm Not A Perfectionist With Music'

July 29, 2014 • The roots reggae singer has played to thousands and appeared on Jimmy Fallon, but he says he is only willing to go a certain distance to please the mainstream.