Sunday 29 June 2008

Santogold gets political at Glastonbury

Santogold brought a bit of glamour to the Park Stage at the Glastonbury Festival this afternoon (June 27).

Pelting out hits from her recently-released eponymous debut album with singers flanking her either side, the star pulled a big crowd.

Backed by a DJ spinning samples and backing tracks, Santogold stalked the stage like a pro.

Doing choreographed dance moves with her singers the singer, who was wearing a T-shirt faturing pictures of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, joked with the crowd about the rain.

Spotting a sign that said 'Fist Me Jesus' mid-set, Santogold exclaimed: "Whose sign is that? I love it - you're awesome!"

The heavens then opened and Santogold added: "It's raining but are you guys going to go home? This song's especially for you guys." The crowd cheered as she then launched into 'Unstoppable'.

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