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President hosts Unity Concert in Kaliburg
Unity Jam represents New Direction in Kalistani Music
Kaliburg, Ananto
July 7, 4527


Socialist MC's Daxtron and Big L of the Show Headliners Chronix

The One day minifestival, billed at the Unity Jam and headlined by Vrassan Hiphop group Chronix went off without a hitch last week in Downtown Kaliburg.  The Unity Jam was held at the Kaliburg Amplitheater, and ran from 10am until 10pm.  The event, promoted by the President of the Republic, as well as several political associations associated with various Parties across Kalistan, represented a dramatic departure from the predominant state of animosity which characterized Kalistani politics for most of the last quarter century.  The Unity Jam featured mostly non-political groups, but the members all preached a message of Unity  and cooperation from the stage. 

The day began with a message from the President, who spoke about the need to support the efforts of the Government to mend the damaged relations between the Parties.  "Our biggest effort, ya know, this term [has been to rebuild several of our national companies].  [People across Kalistan will be going back to work] and [and the Republic will rebuild its greatness] you know.  Its a [major accomplishment, for the Parties who used to be at each other's throats to work together to restore some of the things we lost.]  We still [have] a ton of work to do, though so let's [lock arms and work together]."


Conservative Folk Country Artists Greengrass included a "Speed country" cowpunk opus in their set

The President then introduced the bands throughout the day.  The card was filled with 10 bands, who include punk, hard rock, jazz, country, hip hop and reggae.  There was even a RF revival band who played at the jam.  The event was partially sponsored by ODEN, but the National Product was not featured at the Jam.  As the President explained, "Yeah, you know, beer's one thing, but [we're here to talk about politics.]  Sometime [you want] a clear mind."  Chronix was closely associated with Socialists in Vrassa, but other bands came from other areas in the Republic.  The folk-country band Greengrass is closely associated with the National Conservative Party, while the hard rock band Kalifree is from Odufaray and says its members vote for the Patriotic League.  A final medley which featured acts associated with each Party closed the show

The show was attended by more than 20,000 music lovers in Kaliburg.  Tickets were free for all attendees.  At the end of the show, leaflets explaining the purpose of Nationalization were passed out, and included a new call to National Service. 

Many of those in attendance favorably reviewed the concert.  "I really liked the eclectic lineup," said Dione Roberts from Suldanor.  "I heard a bunch of stuff that I would never listen to.  Some of the stuff was really pretty radical."  Jorge El Pato added, "I was surprised at how few of these bands talked about politics IN the the songs though a lot of them talked about politics between the songs.  And the Parties were all invited to set up booths to basically tell us what their Party was about.  I got pamphlets from all the Parties.  I usually vote for the Patriots but I might take a look at the Imperialist Party now..."  Derek Evens, a supporter of the UKWF, said, "This is what we needed after Steele died.  Its a chance just to party with everyone else in Kaliburg.  The Jam was neutral ground.  It felt good to be there.  And the music wasn't bad either."


The President of the Republic lauds unity during a set break during the Unity Jam

The President of the Republic said that if the cooperative feelings can continue in the Republic for another year, he'll put another Unity Jam on.  "We might make [this an annual] event," he said.