Immortal Technique Wednesday:
>> Chicago’s J.C. Brooks and The Uptown Sound brings their soul sound to Tropicalia with local icon George Smallwood and Charlottesville’s Grits-N-Gravy DJs on the turntables. $10. 8 p.m.
>> Hailing from Harlem via Peru, revolutionary rapper Immortal Technique will be at the Howard Theatre for his show along with Constant Flow, Akir and DJ GI Joe. $18 in advance / $22 at the door. 8 p.m.
Thursday:
>> “Philanthrobeat: Native Tongues Edition” brings together DJs RBI, DJ 2-Tone Jones, Book, Roddy Rod, Stylus, Eskimo and Jav to support the charitable endeavor. The event is at Liv. $10 in advance. 9 p.m.
Friday:
>> Lianne La Havas is the next British female vocalist to blow up stateside. As a result of all the buzz, her 9:30 Club show is sold out. Craigslist has options, though. 8 p.m.
>> Speaking of UK singers, Jamie Lidell has also made an impression with his experiments in electronic music. Now based in Nashville, he’s touring around his current country with a stop at the Rock and Roll Hotel. $15. 8 p.m.
Saturday:
>> Ryan Leslie is a Washingtonian by birth and multifaceted by talent. The producer of artists such as Britney Spears and singer of tunes like “Diamond Girl” will be at the Howard Theatre for his hometown show. $20-$50. 8 p.m.
>> With Kanye West’s backing, Big Sean has become a go-to rapper if a hit is what you want. The Detroit native will take to the Fillmore‘s stage for the evening. $35. 8 p.m.
Monday:
>> Drummer Chris Dave has worked with a slew of artists since leaving Howard University, ranging from Mint Condition to Adele to Maxwell. He’ll be back in town at the Howard Theatre. $17.50 in advance / $22.50 at the door. 8 p.m.
