DiscoverThe Current RewindSept. 27, 1982: Bad Brains/Sweet Taste of Afrika/Husker Du
Sept. 27, 1982: Bad Brains/Sweet Taste of Afrika/Husker Du

Sept. 27, 1982: Bad Brains/Sweet Taste of Afrika/Husker Du

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Almost 40 years ago, D.C. rockers Bad Brains played First Avenue with two Minnesotan openers: Sweet Taste of Afrika and Husker Du. While Husker Du are relatively well-known today, Sweet Taste of Afrika are all but forgotten. Meanwhile, Bad Brains are world-famous, but their hurtful behavior has flown under the radar. In this episode, we tease out the complicated relationship between the three bands on the bill, their genres, and their identities. [Songs sampled: Bad Brains - "Banned In DC," Husker Du - "Pink Turns To Blue," Sweet Taste of Afrika, "Children Of The Nile," Gully Boys - "New Song No. 2," The Smokes - "2 I Luv"]

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Sept. 27, 1982: Bad Brains/Sweet Taste of Afrika/Husker Du

Sept. 27, 1982: Bad Brains/Sweet Taste of Afrika/Husker Du

Minnesota Public Radio