Grammy Award-winning artist Brittany Howard is making an unexpected pivot into hardcore music with her newly announced project, Kumite. The Alabama Shakes frontwoman will debut this fresh musical direction at Nashville's Basement East on January 12th.
The benefit show will feature Kumite alongside local acts Snooper, Inner Peace, and Second Spirit. All proceeds from the event will support three Nashville-based organizations: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Nashville Launch Pad, and Southern Movement Collective.
Howard, known for her soulful vocals and blues-rock prowess with Alabama Shakes and her solo work, shared her enthusiasm for the new venture on social media. She emphasized the connection between hardcore music and community organizing, declaring "it's hardcore as f*ck to community organize!"
This dramatic shift in musical direction showcases Howard's artistic versatility and commitment to exploring new creative territories. The upcoming show marks not only Kumite's live debut but also represents Howard's first foray into the hardcore music scene.
Tickets for the January 12th benefit show at Basement East are currently available for purchase. Music fans can expect an energetic evening that merges Howard's powerful vocals with the raw intensity of hardcore music while supporting local charitable causes.
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