Performance and Talk on Hip-Hop with Stephen Tyson, Jr.
Caffe Lena Saratoga Springs, NY
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Musician/performer/scholar Stephen Tyson, Jr. presents his understanding of Hip-Hop as a positive social outlet with great potential for today's education system. Tyson will start the evening by discussing the origins of hip-hop culture and the principles it was founded upon, making a compelling case for hip-hop as another type of American folk music. Tyson--whose work is embraced by Neil deGrasse Tyson and others--will share the stage with Saratoga Springs High School students performing Hip-Hop poetry and music, and participating in a conversation about education, music, generational change, and cultural exchange.
This program is presented as a collaboration between Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs High School English Department, Spring Street Gallery and JusListen Entertainment.
Location
Caffe Lena (View)
47 Phila Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
United States
