We were having a nice little afternoon at Sasquatch 2015 last weekend, when along came Kate Esther Calvert, better known as Kate Tempest. “Unlikely rap star” doesn’t quite cover it. Your British friend’s kid sister has some seeerious chops, and this is one Sasquatch discovery worth getting on board with.
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Under an unruly shock of curls lies rap’s Janis Joplin with a Shakur lean. She’s not demure or gracious – she spends time between songs passionately ranting missives about maintaining confidence, remaining positive, fighting for truth… you know, the good shit. Her 2014 LP Everybody Down is soon to be spinning its ass off back home. She also apparently has a novel, Hold Your Own, which was recently published. Fascinating.
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All photos: Johnny Firecloud
Sasquatch 2015: Kate Tempest
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Kate Tempest at Sasquatch 2015 by Johnny Firecloud
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Kate Tempest at Sasquatch 2015 by Johnny Firecloud
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Kate Tempest at Sasquatch 2015 by Johnny Firecloud
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Kate Tempest at Sasquatch 2015 by Johnny Firecloud
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Kate Tempest at Sasquatch 2015 by Johnny Firecloud
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Kate Tempest at Sasquatch 2015 by Johnny Firecloud
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Kate Tempest at Sasquatch 2015 by Johnny Firecloud
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Kate Tempest at Sasquatch 2015 by Johnny Firecloud
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Kate Tempest at Sasquatch 2015 by Johnny Firecloud
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Kate Tempest at Sasquatch 2015 by Johnny Firecloud
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Kate Tempest at Sasquatch 2015 by Johnny Firecloud
