Dessa and

Rapper Dessa performs live at First Avenue’s 7th St Entry feat. the 29:11 South African Music Ensemble. From contributing to Hamilton Mixtape to writing for the New York Times, Dessa is a multi-talented singer, rapper and writer. Based in Minnesota and South Africa, 29:11 International Exchange hopes to facilitate hope and reconciliation through music, cross-cultural relationships, and individual artist development.

Twin Cities PBS presents STAGE, a collection of intimate live performances between iconic artists and the musicians they want you to know about. Featuring unforgettable collaborations and exclusive insights into the artists’ lives and music - recorded live at the legendary 7th St Entry.

00:00 Introduction
00:55 Dessa - "I Already Like You"
03:50 Dessa - "Rome"
05:44 Dessa - "Call Off Your Ghost"
10:11 Dessa - "Fighting Fish"
14:16 Dessa - "How to Stage Dive" Poem
17:05 Dessa - "Dixon's Girl"
20:37 Dessa - "Crash"
23:06 Dessa - "5 Out Of 6"
26:58 Introduction to 29:11 International Exchange
29:20 Dessa Interviews Founder -- The South African Sound
30:29 29:11 - "Akhonto"
38:07 29:11 - "Nkosi Sikelel' Afrika" National Anthem of South Africa
44:21 Dessa with 29:11 - "Good Grief"
48:46 Dessa with 29:11 - "Jump Rope"
52:39 Dessa with 29:11 - "Skeleton Key"

See more from Dessa and 29:11:    • Spreading Messages of Reconciliation ...  
Listen to the STAGE Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4q1...
Education Resources:
Dessa Featuring 29:11 | STAGE: https://tpt.pbslearningmedia.org/reso...

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