Polyrhythmics in Portland

Polyrhythmics are an American instrumental ensemble formed in Seattle in 2010. The band plays Afrobeat, funk, soul, jazz and psychedelic rock, and is known for albums including Labrador, Caldera, Man from the Future and Filter System. Polyrhythmics have headlined clubs and theatres across the United States as an eight-piece ensemble. The group has also performed at Bumbershoot in Seattle and High Sierra Music Festival in California.

Lyrics Born is a Japanese American rapper and producer born in Tokyo and closely associated with the San Francisco Bay Area hip-hop scene. He first became known as half of Latyrx with Lateef the Truthspeaker and as a member of the Quannum collective, then established a solo catalogue led by the album Later That Day... and tracks including “Callin’ Out” and “I Changed My Mind.” The 2006 album Overnite Encore: Lyrics Born Live! documented his concert repertoire after the release of his solo debut. He has performed his rhythm-driven rap material with a live band, and vocalist Joyo Velarde has been a recurring collaborator at Lyrics Born shows.