Hip Hop Africa: Global Current, New Media

Posted on March 13, 2008 by


TIME LINES – Hip Hop Africa: Global Currents, New Media

March 28, 2008  6PM – 8PM

Conceptual artist, writer and musician Paul D. Miller/DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid moderates an all-star panel discussion on African hip hop and music videos. Professors Jesse Shipley (Bard College) and Michael Ralph (New York University) join Shaheen Ariefdien of the pioneering South African rap group Prophets of da City and filmaker Ben Herson to discuss the emergence and current state of hip hop in African nations.

This lecture will take place at 19 University Place, Room 102.

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TIME LINES: New Perspectives on Contemporary and Traditional African Art  is co-sponsored by the Museum for African Art and Institute of African-American Affairs at New York University.  TIME LINES is supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. 

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