Video: Les Nubians Live at The Shrine in Chicago

Video: Les Nubians Live at The Shrine in Chicago

As first seen on okayplayer, Cam Be and Jamaar J capture Les Nubians at The Shrine in Chicago discussing the meaning and purpose of their new album, Nu Revolution, and the power of dance - the relief, energy and action that the music has on stage. Mixed with live clips of their performance, it's clear that Les Nubians still got it.

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