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April 22, 2023

ARTCLUSIVE SERIES: BEATS PER MINUTE

THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP HOP;

BALTIMORE’S (UNTOLD) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CULTURE

Baltimore’s cultural scene is undergoing a rebirth. The ARTclusive Series of “Club music, Hip Hop, and Contemporary Art” highlights the diverse artistic influences from the past.It emphasizes the significant impact Baltimore has had on the culture. Hip-Hop has been a cultural force for half a century, inspiring countless artists, musicians, and writers to express themselves through this vibrant and dynamic art form. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, we are thrilled to share the powerful message of how Baltimore City influenced Hip-Hop with a series of programs that includes:

  • Traveling exhibition
  • Exclusive look at two inspiring documentaries about the birth of Hip-Hop and Club music in Baltimore
  • Artists talk throughout the city with Hip-hop historians and legends of Baltimore who help create the Baltimore Club music scene.
  • Featured at Festivals, block parties, and live performances

Join us April 22nd at Baltimore Center Stage for FREE an artist talk with

  • Documentary filmmaker and Hip-Hop Historian Larry Caudle
  • Owner and Founder of The Paradox nightclub Wayne Davis
  • Visual Artist, Author, Music Artist Darrin Keith Bastfield (BSA 87″) who will share a recording of Tupac rapping at age 15.
  • Producer and DJ Rod Lee

JOIN US


AGENDA

“THE MESSAGE”Kenneth Bonds

INTRODUCTIONAngela Koukoui

PRESENTATION 1Darrin Keith Bastfield

PRESENTATION 2Larry Caudle

PRESENTATION 3Producer & DJ Rod Lee

INTERVIEW SETTINGWayne Davis, Producer & DJ Rod Lee, Darrin Keith Bastfield, Larry Whadupp Caudle

MODERATORKenneth Bonds

Additional Program Locations

Eubie Blake Cultural Center

University of Baltimore

Baltimore Museum of Art

Enoch Pratt Free Library

Black Baltimore Digital Database

Become a Patron, Inc.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Justice

Billie Holliday Center for Liberation Arts (JHU)

Baltimore by Baltimore, Waterfront Concert Series

Reginald F. Lewis Museum

 

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