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Performance | Techno Futures: Detroit’s Afrofuturist Groove

WHERE:
311 Abbot, East Lansing, MI, 48823

WHEN:
February 18, 2025

WHAT:
Performing Arts

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Following an engaging panel discussion with Carl Craig and Mike Banks that delves into Detroit’s influential role in the Afrofuturist movement through techno music, the evening continues with an electrifying DJ performance by Carl Craig. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the sounds that shaped Detroit’s techno music.

Date: Tuesday, February 18
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 PM
Location: 311 Abbot (6th floor)

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Carl Craig is a prominent figure in the world of electronic music, particularly known for his work in the techno genre. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, he is considered one of the key artists in the second wave of Detroit techno during the late 1980s and 1990s. Craig has been influential in the genre, both through his own innovative productions and by fostering the careers of other artists through his record label, Planet E Communications.
Beyond his direct contributions to music production and DJing, Craig has been involved in various collaborations and projects across different genres and mediums. His work often bridges the gap between electronic music and other forms of art, such as performance and installation art. Craig’s influence and contributions to the electronic music scene, particularly Detroit techno, have made him a respected and seminal figure in the industry.

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