PillowTalk: Hip Hop at 50
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The 50th anniversary of hip hop has focused new attention on this enduring culture and art movement, with a panel of illustrious artists on hand to explore it all. This PillowTalk features Buddha Stretch, Michele Byrd-McPhee, and Ana “Rokafella” Garcia, moderated by Scholar-in-Residence Imani Kai Johnson. This PillowTalk was filmed at Jacob's Pillow on August 5, 2023. Video by Nel Shelby Productions.
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