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Küf knotz & Christine Elise

Küf knotz & Christine Elise Profile Photo

Musical Artists

Named Philadelphia Magazine Best Rapper of 2022 and 1 of 10 New Jersey Artists, Küf Knotz
(Producer/MC) and Christine Elise (Harpist/Vocalist) have brought their unique blend of hip-hop, soul and
classical traditions to various communities. The unlikely pair connected and built a similar bond to
creating positive, forward thinking music fusing hip-hop with the boom bap era and lo-fi inspired beats
supported by the harp. Their performance takes you on an era fusing, genre bending journey. And, you can dance to it.

The duo has opened for
Wyclef Jean, Yellowman, Rising Appalachia, Slick Rick, Say She
She, Afroman, Wax Tailor (US Tour Support), Liniker, G-Love, Talib Kweli, Ozomatli, Raging Fya, Eubanks
& Evans Experience, Digable Planets and have been featured on NPR Music and WHYY.

Dec. 26, 2024

Küf Knotz & Christine Elise: when hip-hop meets harp

The Philadelphia-based hip-hop artist and classically-trained harpist discuss how they're bridging musical worlds and bringing healing performances to communities from urban yoga studios to the Alaskan wilderness.