History of NW hip hop explored at BIMA

From its beginnings circa 1979, to Sir Mix-a-lot’s “Posse on Broadway,” to Macklemore, Northwest hip hop has been informed by local history as well as the diversity that defined the scene.

A special presentation at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, part of the ongoing Momentum Festival, will allow music lovers to discover the history behind not only the Northwest’s Grammy-winning rappers but also its world champion break dance crew, internationally read hip hop magazine, the local producers who collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, world-renowned clothing designers and the grassroots organizations dedicated to community service and education.

The special event is 7 p.m. Friday, April 13. “Emerald Street: Race, Class, Culture, and the History of Hip Hop” is led by author and professor Daudi Abe, who will explore the idea that hip hop is a living document of our region’s social and political movements, styles, energies, and ideologies, and how it embodies a unique sense of community.

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The program is presented in collaboration with Humanities Washington, Space Craft and LibraryU, and is free to attend.

Donations will be accepted.

Reservations are encouraged. Visit www.biartmuseum.org to learn more.