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first_reported: 2026-11-14 17:11 CST
updated: 2026-11-14 17:11 CST
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# Razzfest founder Free Hamze discusses Austin's rap and jazz scene

Free Hamze, an Austin rapper and musician, created Razzfest as a space where hip hop, rap and jazz artists take center stage.

Section: [Culture & Events](/austin/section/life.md) · Entities: [Free Hamze](/austin/wiki/free-hamze.md), [Razzfest](/austin/wiki/razzfest.md)

## Coverage

- [KXAN (NBC)](https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/music/razzfest-founder-talks-austin-music-scene-importance-of-carving-out-space-for-rap-and-jazz/), 2026-11-14 17:11 CST: Razzfest founder talks Austin music scene, importance of carving out space for rap and jazz

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