Where
Phinney Center Brick Building
Phone: (206) 783-2244
6532 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA
98103
Website
Event Registration
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| FREE | Free |
| $5 suggested donation ($1 per class) | $5.00 |
| $10 suggested donation ($2.50 per class) | $10.00 |
| $25 suggested donation ($5 per class) | $25.00 |
| $50 suggested donation ($10 per class) | $50.00 |
Event Details
Five sessions:
Thursdays - 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 & 10/27
7-9 pm
Phinney Center Brick Building Room 36
*If you can't attend all the classes, but would like to attend some of them, please reply to the confirmation email and tell us which one(s) you will be coming to. Thank you!
Treat yourself to a greater understanding of hip hop culture – DJs, MCs, B-Boys and Graffiti Writers. During this five week, intergenerational course, embark on a deeper examination and discussion of the elements of this great American art form.
Led by Spyridon "Spin" Nicon: Life-long hip hop fan, promoter, connector and translator. Ever exploring this historically rich culture through images and words. Follow him on instagram @comprehendinghiphop.
Read an article by Spyridon about the workshop.
Session descriptions:
Week 1: What is hip hop? Why does it matter? What can we learn from it?
Week 2: Graffiti: From train yards to gallery walls. Art vs vandalism. What is art? Who decides?
Week 3: DJs: Records, beats, rhythms, and the sonic foundations of a global genre.
Week 4: B-Boys: The most dazzling dancers on the planet. Documentary screening: "The Freshest Kids."
Week 5: MCs: Masters of Ceremony, Microphone Controllers, Movers of the Crowd. A line-by-line Rap Analysis examining the incredible talents channelled through pen, paper and voice.
Disclaimer: Hip hop is a dynamic and expressive art form. This honest and thorough expression can be peppered with foul language and controversial topics. Subject matter may not be suitable for all audiences.
