Hip Hop Artists Are Inspired by the Penn Museum

Category: Promotional

Length: 01:39

https://www.youtube.com/embed/GejDsuryPz0
Film Description A January visit to the Penn Museum will provide the inspiration for new music produced by local hip hop artists. See below for concert details.


March 28
Wednesday, 5:00—7:30 pm
Imagine Africa Community Night
Hip Hop Artists Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum

How do you imagine Africa—and how do the art and artifacts in the Penn Museum's African collection speak to you? In January, six local Hip Hop artists visit the Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum gallery project, invited to be inspired by the collection and answer that question for themselves—with original verses.

Then, on March 28, they share their personal responses with the community! Join local Hip Hop artists godHead The General, Magnum O, Darian The Great, KNomadz, Afloe, and Urban Shaman, along with DJ Soul Buck and Host I-Be 4ever, asthey showcase their original songs inspired by the Imagine Africa gallery project and the African collection at the Penn Museum. Guests receive a free Imagine Africa compilation CD, created just for the night, while supplies last! This Imagine Africa free community night is co-sponsored by the Monday night indie and classic hip hop radio show the IIourshow/THORTakeover, LLC on WNJC 1360AM. Free admission!
Video Category Promotional

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