The Hip Abduction is an afro-pop/ indie-rock band hailing from St. Petersburg, FL. The sextet places heavy emphasis on African stringed instruments (kora, ngoni) mixed with dub-reggae bass lines and funky afro-beat percussion making their high-energy performances stand out on festival lineups nationwide. In 2013, The Hip Abduction released a self-titled debut album which received nationwide attention on Sirius XM radio and gained a top 5 spot on the Billboard reggae charts. Their new album "Gold Under the Glow" is out now.