Cosmo Baker's Book Club: The Butterfly Effect — live event on Aug 19, 2026
Cosmo Baker's Book Club: The Butterfly Effect at 48 Record Bar, Philadelphia on Wed, Aug 19, 7:00 PM. Tickets from $23.79. Lineup, start time and tickets on Ckord.
An intimate discussion between author Marcus J. Moore about his book “The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited The Soul Of Black America” and Karas Lamb, journalist and writer for OkayPlayer, Pitchfork, Entertainment Weekly and more. Music provided by Cosmo Baker spinning music on vinyl inspired by Kendrick Lamar, TDE and the sounds of revolution. **Marcus J. Moore** is an author and music journalist whose work has become essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the emotional and political undercurrents of Black music. With a voice that blends academic rigor, lived experience and deep listening, Moore documents the ways jazz, hip-hop, soul and experimental sound intersect with identity and spirituality. His work has appeared in leading publications including The New York Times, NPR, The Nation and The Atlantic, where he has cultivated a reputation for essays that blend criticism with cultural history. **Karas Lamb** is a career storyteller and tastemaker. She has penned editorial content for digital platforms and print publications, including Wax Poetics Magazine and the Blackstar Film Festival’s SEEN Journal. Her work includes creative advertising, narrative writing, album release campaigns, live activations and brand partnerships. **Please note there is a two drink minumum in the showroom.** **Books will be available for sale and signing by our friends at Headhouse Books.**
Starts: Wed, Aug 19, 7:00 PM
Ends: Wed, Aug 19, 10:00 PM
Where: 48 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, United States
Price: $23.79
Venue: 48 Record Bar
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