Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Symphonic Beats: Celebrating Hip Hop Culture

The heart and soul of Hip Hop fuse with the sounds of classical music to celebrate the rich history of Hip Hop. This electrifying concert honors Hip Hop as an artistic movement centering the contributions and voices of African American artists within this cultural phenomenon.

Curated by Hip Hop educator, emcee, and artist Dr. Kandace “DC” Lavender, this dynamic performance takes us through the five essential elements of Hip Hop: Knowledge of Self, Dance, Graffiti, Rap, and DJing.

Experience the spoken word, poetry, dance, and musical artistry of our community in a concert featuring DJs, dancers, rappers, singers, and instrumentalists backed by your Kalamazoo Symphony!

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