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Küf Knotz & Christine Elise: When Hip-Hop Meets Harp

By Lawrence Peryer | Spotlight On
December 28, 2024
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Today, the Spotlight shines On the duo of songwriter, producer, and MC Küf Knotz and harpist, vocalist, and music therapist Christine Elise.

Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise

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" data-original-title="" title="">Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise have turned the unlikely harp and hip-hop track combo into pure magic with their album Hypnagogia (Self Produced, 2024). The album explores the space between awake and dreaming, with surreal soundscapes and vivid imagery that pulls listeners in.

They've shared stages with artists like Wyclef Jean, Rising Appalachia, and

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" data-original-title="" title="">Digable Planets. Earlier this year, they joined Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer to discuss their unique sound and mission.

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