Beats that defy boxes Reggie Watts

TEDTalks Música (Portuguese) by TED

May 25, 201200:09:26Music

Reggie Watts' beats defy boxes. Unplug your logic board and watch as he blends poetry and crosses musical genres in this larger-than-life performance.

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