Home to some of the greatest hip-hop artists, from Notorious BIG to Jay-Z, Mos Def to Busta Rhymes, Brooklyn is an integral part of the history of the national music genre, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Brooklyn Public Library is celebrating its decades-long connection with .Night in the Library: The Philosophy of Hip-Hop is a free “all-nighter exploration” of the genre’s culture and heritage.
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On Saturday, June 17th, BPL will host featured speakers and music artists, including Dr. Gloria Carter of the Sean Carter Foundation. Grammy-nominated host Rhapsody, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Mitchell S. Jackson, Founder of #MusicSermon Keynotes, live performances, cultural debates by Naima Cochrane and others will take place from 7pm to 2am in the iconic Central Library. The night will be co-curated by Really Just Hip-Hop founders LeBrandon Smith, Kelly Harrison, and Akila Worksongs founder April R. Silver.
“We are thrilled to once again welcome New Yorkers to participate in one of Brooklyn’s most exciting cultural celebrations and exchanges of ideas.” Laszlo Jakab Orthos, Vice President, Arts and Culture, Brooklyn Public Library. “As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, we are honoring the legacy of the genre and exploring this multi-faceted art form that has profoundly impacted our cultural fabric beyond music and on a global scale. I am proud to be able to do it.”
“Perhaps the world’s most influential art form, [hip-hop] It pervades every part of society including fashion, media, sports, language and even politics. This ubiquity has created a world where hip-hop means different things to people. ” Said Lebrandon Smith. ”Night in the Library allows us to explore the genre from multiple perspectives as a versatile art form that is provocative, vulnerable and always thought provoking. As we celebrate the history of hip-hop, we look forward to asking challenging questions that offer a glimpse into the future. ”
Attendees will also enjoy film screenings, dance performances, rap readings, and memorable character movements. National Double Dutch League. And at this event, a reminder that music belongs to everyone, sound vest not impossible labdeaf people will be able to feel the hip-hop beats directly.
Register for the free Night in the Library: The Philosophy of Hip-Hop event here.
