At this year’s South by Southwest, Wax Poetics partnered with Maker’s Mark to present three exceptional events: “Funk Aid for Africa & Haiti,” “45 Live,” and “World Groove.” The events were hugely successful and we were able to capture some of the highlights on film.

Check out our videos and photos below, featuring performances by Adrian Younge and the Black Dynamite Sound Orchestra, the Wax Poetics x Stones Throw “45 Live” DJ showcase, as well as Chico Mann and Ocote Soul Sounds.

Adrian Younge and the Black Dynamite Sound Orchestra live at Scoot Inn in Austin, Texas, for South by Southwest 2010.

To hear more from Adrian Younge and the Black Dynamite Sound Orchestra visit Wax Poetics Digital

 Ocote Soul Sounds live at Scoot Inn in Austin, Texas, for South by Southwest 2010. 

To hear more visit Ocote Soul Sounds at Wax Poetics Digital

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Together with Stones Throw, in partnership with Maker’s Mark and Converse, we presented “45 Live” featuring all 45 DJ sets from 14KT, J Rocc, Amir, Dam-Funk, PB Wolf, and Madlib, with special guest DJ Rhettmatic.

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