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Narrated by renowned rapper Nas, Origins of Hip-Hop explores many of Hip-Hop's most celebrated and groundbreaking stars as they share the experiences that molded them into the legendary artists they became. The series will explore the origins of Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, and Uncle Luke as they reflect on their personal journeys and the evolutions of their artistic points of view through their own eyes.

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10th Annual DTLA Film Festival Announces 2018 Filmmaker Awards Photo 10th Annual DTLA Film Festival Announces 2018 Filmmaker Awards
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2018

The 10th annual DTLA Film Festival, Oct. 17-21 at Regal L.A. LIVE in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, announced its 2018 Filmmaker Awards. The two big prize winners were the gender and genre bending contemporary ghost story, "Ocatvio Is Dead!," which picked up the Best Picture and the Best Directo...


Project Springboard Announces 2019 Residencies, A NATION GROOVES: A PEOPLE'S HISTORY Photo Project Springboard Announces 2019 Residencies, A NATION GROOVES: A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF HIP-HOP And THE QUIET WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2019

Mara Isaacs, Director of Project Springboard: Developing Dance Musicals, today announced the recipients of the third annual residency awards: A Nation Grooves: A People's History of Hip-Hop, led by Kambi Gathesha (creator, director, choreographer), and Sinan Zafar (sound design, sonic dramaturgy); a...


BAM Presents WORD. SOUND. POWER. 2023: WORD–THE NEW STORYTELLERS Photo BAM Presents WORD. SOUND. POWER. 2023: WORD–THE NEW STORYTELLERS
by A.A. Cristi - March 09, 2023

BAM presents Word. Sound. Power. 2023: WORD–The New Storytellers, celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and paying homage to the rhythmic and verbal storytellers of the culture....


ABC News Announces Special Honoring Women in Hip-Hop Photo ABC News Announces Special Honoring Women in Hip-Hop
by Michael Major - October 12, 2021

Narrated by Salt of Salt-N-Pepa, 'Real Queens of Hip Hop' features spoken word by MC Lyte, new interviews with Rappers Eve, Da Brat, Trina, City Girls, Monie Love, Yo-Yo and More, and an original score by WondaGurl....


A&E Announce Original Podcast 'Origins of Hip Hop' Hosted by Grandmaster Caz Photo A&E Announce Original Podcast 'Origins of Hip Hop' Hosted by Grandmaster Caz
by Michael Major - May 05, 2022

The ten-episode season will include interviews with industry insiders and experts such as Sha-Rock, considered the first female emcee; Grand Wizzard Theodore, credited with inventing the popular “scratching” technique; and Kurtis Blow, one of the first commercially successful Hip Hop artists....


BWW Review: The Authentic African Experience Explodes Onstage with PULA! Botswana on Photo BWW Review: The Authentic African Experience Explodes Onstage with PULA! Botswana on Broadway
by Cindy Sibilsky - August 29, 2018

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Pepperdine Center For The Arts Announces 2019–2020 Season Photo Pepperdine Center For The Arts Announces 2019–2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - June 24, 2019

Celebrated songwriters Rosanne Cash and Burton Cummings, American Idol winner Ruben Studdard, returning favorites Tommy Emmanueland Lea Salonga, and Whose Line is it Anyway? stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are just a few of the artists set to appear at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Art...


Versa-Style Dance Company Debuts New Production At The Center For The Arts Photo Versa-Style Dance Company Debuts New Production At The Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - August 01, 2019

L.A.'s most dynamic troupe Versa-Style Dance Company brings their stylistic and educational dance performance to the Smothers Theatre stage at Pepperdine University in Malibu onSaturday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m....


Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart to Return to Jacob's Pillow in Ju Photo Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart to Return to Jacob's Pillow in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2023

In the third week of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2023, Germany-based Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart will return to Jacob’s Pillow, July 12-16....


Son of Bazerk, Kool Rock-Ski (The Fat Boys) & More to Join Hip-Hop Concert at LIMEHOF Photo Son of Bazerk, Kool Rock-Ski (The Fat Boys) & More to Join Hip-Hop Concert at LIMEHOF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall Of Fame (LIMEHOF) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a special concert and panel discussion event on Sunday, June 11th at 2 p.m. at the venue’s home base in Stony Brook Village....


The Los Angeles Philharmonic Launches The Ford Online Virtual Season Photo The Los Angeles Philharmonic Launches The Ford Online Virtual Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 24, 2020

Director of The Ford Cynthia Fuentes today announced the launch of a new season of digital programs celebrating the diverse community of artists served by The Ford. The online programs were created in response to the venue's closure due to COVID-19 and will be posted on a variety of platforms....


The Los Angeles Philharmonic Launches The Ford Online Virtual Season Photo The Los Angeles Philharmonic Launches The Ford Online Virtual Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 24, 2020

Director of The Ford Cynthia Fuentes today announced the launch of a new season of digital programs celebrating the diverse community of artists served by The Ford. The online programs were created in response to the venue's closure due to COVID-19 and will be posted on a variety of platforms....


Versa-Style Dance Company Debuts New Production At The Center For The Arts Photo Versa-Style Dance Company Debuts New Production At The Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - August 01, 2019

L.A.'s most dynamic troupe Versa-Style Dance Company brings their stylistic and educational dance performance to the Smothers Theatre stage at Pepperdine University in Malibu onSaturday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m....


Deborah Colker Announced As Southbank Centre's Artist in Residence - Summer 2019 Danc Photo Deborah Colker Announced As Southbank Centre's Artist in Residence - Summer 2019 Dance Programme Announced!
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2019

This summer sees Southbank Centre welcome acclaimed international dance companies to its three venues including Deborah Colker Dance Company, Cullbergbaletten (Cullberg Ballet) and Deborah Hay, Groupe Acrobatique de Tanger and Grupo Intergro alongside solo artists including a principal of the Royal ...


10th Annual DTLA Film Festival Announces 2018 Filmmaker Awards Photo 10th Annual DTLA Film Festival Announces 2018 Filmmaker Awards
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2018

The 10th annual DTLA Film Festival, Oct. 17-21 at Regal L.A. LIVE in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, announced its 2018 Filmmaker Awards. The two big prize winners were the gender and genre bending contemporary ghost story, "Ocatvio Is Dead!," which picked up the Best Picture and the Best Directo...


Review: WELCOME TO ARROYO'S at Profile Theatre Photo Review: WELCOME TO ARROYO'S at Profile Theatre
by Krista Garver - February 16, 2023

WELCOME TO ARROYO'S is a moving and must-see play about family, grief, love, art, and the importance of being open to new perspectives and experiences. But more than anything else, it’s about community....


Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart to Return to Jacob's Pillow in Ju Photo Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart to Return to Jacob's Pillow in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2023

In the third week of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2023, Germany-based Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart will return to Jacob’s Pillow, July 12-16....


Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Ice-T and More Join A&E Networks Latest Docu-Series ORIGI Photo Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Ice-T and More Join A&E Networks Latest Docu-Series ORIGINS OF HIP HOP
by Michael Major - April 19, 2022

Across eight hours, the series will explore the origins of Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, and Uncle Luke as they reflect on their personal journeys and the evolutions of their artistic points of view through their own eyes. The series will be narrated by reno...


Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Ice-T and More Join A&E Networks Latest Docu-Series ORIGI Photo Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Ice-T and More Join A&E Networks Latest Docu-Series ORIGINS OF HIP HOP
by Michael Major - April 19, 2022

Across eight hours, the series will explore the origins of Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, and Uncle Luke as they reflect on their personal journeys and the evolutions of their artistic points of view through their own eyes. The series will be narrated by reno...


ABC News Announces Special Honoring Women in Hip-Hop Photo ABC News Announces Special Honoring Women in Hip-Hop
by Michael Major - October 12, 2021

Narrated by Salt of Salt-N-Pepa, 'Real Queens of Hip Hop' features spoken word by MC Lyte, new interviews with Rappers Eve, Da Brat, Trina, City Girls, Monie Love, Yo-Yo and More, and an original score by WondaGurl....







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