Writer, performer, activist and DJ Saul Williams has been a hugely impactful and greatly inspiring voice in spoken word poetry, perhaps more than anyone else. One of several performances for dublab, this incredible 2003 set features radical, mind-expanding selections of jazz, soul, rock and more. Even John Lennon and Eddie Murphy make appearances, as does Caetano Veloso with a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.” In the second half, Saul takes us on a journey with his own spoken words.

FROM THE VAULTS is an ongoing curation project produced by Ben Sinclair, resurfacing rare live performances and DJ sets recorded during dublab’s first ten years.

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