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Doug E. Fresh and a host of other pioneers, educators and journalists will explore the development of Hip-Hop at a symposium tonight (November 18th) titled hiphoproots: origins and impact.
The rapper will be joined by other respected pioneers, journalists and educators to discuss Hip-Hop from its origins in the South Bronx, to it’s explosion across the world.
Pioneering rapper Pebblee Poo, Electric Boogaloo/Rock Steady Crew member Mr. Wiggles, journalist Raquel Cepeda, Dr. Marcyliena Morgan, director of the Hip-Hop Archive at Harvard University and Toni Blackman, Hip-Hop Ambassador to Senegal, Ghana and South Africa and Lela Sewell-Williams, founder of the Hip-Hop Archive Project at the Schomburg Center will all participate.
Following the symposium, an exhibition focusing on the historical value of Hip-Hop will commence, showcasing rare Hip-Hop artifacts such as clothing, turntables, trophies, flyers and books from the collection of Cold Crush Brother Easy A.D. Harris and photographer Joe Conzo. (November 18-December 31, 2004).
The even takes place at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, New York and starts at 7:30 pm.
Source: allhiphop.com
The rapper will be joined by other respected pioneers, journalists and educators to discuss Hip-Hop from its origins in the South Bronx, to it’s explosion across the world.
Pioneering rapper Pebblee Poo, Electric Boogaloo/Rock Steady Crew member Mr. Wiggles, journalist Raquel Cepeda, Dr. Marcyliena Morgan, director of the Hip-Hop Archive at Harvard University and Toni Blackman, Hip-Hop Ambassador to Senegal, Ghana and South Africa and Lela Sewell-Williams, founder of the Hip-Hop Archive Project at the Schomburg Center will all participate.
Following the symposium, an exhibition focusing on the historical value of Hip-Hop will commence, showcasing rare Hip-Hop artifacts such as clothing, turntables, trophies, flyers and books from the collection of Cold Crush Brother Easy A.D. Harris and photographer Joe Conzo. (November 18-December 31, 2004).
The even takes place at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, New York and starts at 7:30 pm.
Source: allhiphop.com