Chicago Voices Talk | Hip-Hop: How the City Inspires the Sound

Chicago has embraced an eclectic mix of regional East Coast, West Coast, and Southern hip-hop styles, but it has always been inspired by the everyday realities and histories of the city. Following the success of artists like Common, Twista, and Kanye West, a new sound was formed in Chicago paving the way for socially-conscious rappers like Lupe Fiasco and Rhymefest.

Join us to examine Chicago’s impact on hip-hop and how the city affects today’s music. Panelists include Grammy Award-winning rapper Rhymefest and hip-hop performer and activist Amina Norman-Hawkins and will include a performance by Rhymefest.

Chicago Voices explores Chicago’s rich vocal history and its contributions to gospel, classical, and hip-hop music. Ayana Contreras, WBEZ contributor, and host of Vocalo’s Reclaimed Soul, moderates a panel series that features music experts and dynamic live performances. Each event includes a panel discussion, performance interludes by Chicago artists, and a Q&A session.

Additional price: $5 students. Attend all three panels for $25! Discount will be applied automatically at checkout when all three event tickets have been selected

This program is presented in collaboration with the Lyric Opera of Chicago and is part of Chicago Voices, a groundbreaking multiyear initiative celebrating Chicago’s vibrant, diverse vocal music culture.

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