“HipHop: Art, Commerce and Politics” - Panel Discussion at the Frankfurt City Library
October 30, 2007. An eclectic group of hip hop industry experts joined forces at the Frankfurt City Library on October 30 to discuss a side of hip hop often ignored. U.S. professor Murray Forman of Northeastern University in Boston, dancer SIN aka Fatma Yazici, author Murat Güngör, MC D-Flame and graffiti artist Helge ‘Bomber’ Steinmann gathered to discuss the topic “Hip-hop: Art, Commerce and Politics” in a panel discussion moderated by MC Torch. The hip hop experts enlightened a crowd of young and old who participated actively in the discussion on several of the issues that arise in hip hop culture. Panelists highlighted in particular many of the frequently overlooked positive facets of hip hop culture. They emphasized how its four elements, dance, DJing, rap, and graffiti can be seen not only as artistic expression, but also as an avenue for the articulation of political, social and cultural concerns. Photo Gallery | Video: Prof. Forman remarks | Video: Interview with Prof. Forman | More on the project 
From left: Murat G, MC Torch, SIN a.k.
a. Fatma Yazici, Prof. Murray Forman
The U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt with the city of Frankfurt, Frankfurter Jugendring, Stadtbücherei Frankfurt, and Jugendbildungswerk Frankfurt, is co-sponsoring ‘Hip-Hop: Four Elements, One Culture’, a series of hip-hop related cultural, art, dance and music events. The program continues on November 10 and 11 with dance workshops featuring Mr. Wiggles of the Rocksteady crew. Click here for details
