Hip Hop 101: The History of Hip Hop Culture and its Impact on Our World
Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 at 7:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
This event will be in person and live streamed. It will NOT be recorded. The live stream link: https://iastate.hosted.panopto.com/Panop...2f01627c55The Reminders, a husband-wife hip hop duo, consists of Brussels, Belgium-born Big Samir and Queens, New York-born emcees and vocalist Aja Black.
Releasing their debut album Recollect in 2008, the Reminders have been recognized and applauded for their work internationally through concerts, tours, music awards, TV and radio appearances, and their incredible and dedicated fan base. Having shared the stage with artists such as Les Nubians, Snoop Dogg, Fishbone, Barrington Levy, Nas, Mos Def, Big Boi, KRS-One, Rakim, K'Naan, and others, the Reminders haveestablished a firm place in today's ever-evolving music scene, garnering international acclaim while paving a path all their own.
In this combo presentation and performance, Samir and Aja will guide attendees through the history of hip hop and its incredible influence in culture.
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
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Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.