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A Tribe Called Quest, Solange & LCD Soundsystem To Headline 2017 Pitchfork Music Festival

Posted on February 27th, 2017
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Festival season is here, and Pitchfork has announced their 2017 headliners.

Taking place in Chicago’s Union Park from July 14-16th, the music festival has enlisted A Tribe Called Quest, Solange and LCD Soundsystem just to name a few.

The festival took to Facebook Live on Monday morning (February 27) to share the news as they rolled out some of the names. However, the rest of the lineup is expected to be released in the upcoming months.

Pitchfork Music Festival has also announced a special collaboration with Saint Heron, the innovative label and arts platform founded by Solange Knowles. The Saint Heron-curated event series will feature an onsite art installation, film screening, artist talks, late night jazz jam sessions, and more. Taking place from July 13th-16th, here’s a schedule of what to expect:

  • Thursday, July 13th @ Black Cinema House at the Stony Island Arts Bank – Saint Heron curated evening of film and discussion.
  • Friday, July 14th @ Soho House Chicago – Poetry reading and discussion presented by Young Chicago Authors and Saint Heron
  • Saturday, July 15th @ The Promontory – Saint Heron Presents an After Fest Jazz Jam & Party featuring the select house band and special surprise guests
  • Friday, July 14th – Sunday, July 16th @ On-site Saint Heron Installation Space – Saint Heron will feature works from contemporary black art makers for the duration of the festival.

For now, let us know if you’re looking forward to this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival in the comments below.

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