Sonic Diaspora If you are in the mood for an “Afrodisiac” experience, check out the African music night at Coup d’etat at The Shrine. A popular destination for continental African musical currencies, it’s a favorite drop-in spot for the likes of Questlove on the turntables and Slick Rick, rolling out his rap-storytelling mastery. The Sonic Diaspora (sonicdiaspora.com) night every second Friday of the month hosts a roundhouse spectrum of “Kuduro, Kwaito, Soukous, Afrobeat, AfroLatin House, Nu Dancehall and Global Bass.” You’ll need to pay an admission, but it’s lower than what you’d expect of most club outings. theshrinechicago.com
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