Soul Science Lab
Hip Hop Chronicles: The Origins of Black Music and Culture
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Jan 18, 2021
4:00 PM UTC
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The Hip Hop Chronicles course, or "Black Music Timeline" provides a cultural and historical overview of the origins of hip hop music from West African oral traditions to its birth in the South Bronx, NYC. The timeline marks important genres in the history of Black music that contributed to development of hip hop and highlights prominent songs and artists from each genre. It also outlines the core elements of hip hop culture as well as general information about each form and its role/function in hip hop music.
This course is a FREE offering from Soul Science Lab's "Page to the Stage" and open to the public, designed with music educators in mind supporting students in grades 6-12. Hip Hop Chronicles is the perfect foundational course for music educators seeking to incorporate hip hop into your classrooms and gain insights on the traditional roots behind their creations
The timeline will be presented by Soul Science Lab artists, Chen Lo and Asante Amin. The webinar link details to connect will be sent to all registrants within 24 hours prior to the session. Please register by or before January 17th at 12pm ET to receive the webinar link via email.
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Soul Science Lab Biography
Innovative. Afro. Futuristic. Griots. Soul Science Lab (SSL), is a Brooklyn, NY based music and multimedia duo that translates stories into soul stirring sounds and dynamic visuals. SSL was formed by artist, educator and creative director, Chen Lo, and multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, Asante’ Amin. With a focus on high quality, timeless music, SSL designs innovative arts education models and creates culturally responsive interactive experiences. In addition to international touring, SSL’s current projects include Chen Lo’s album "Footprints", Amin’s album "The Visitor: Alter Destiny", the orchestral, interactive documentary "Soundtrack ‘63" and their newly released interactive album, "Plan for Paradise".
Most recently, the duo was featured in TheRoot.com’s Black History Month series and VICE.com's publication, The Creators, for their 360 degree video, "I Can't Breathe". With several performances under their belt in the last year, including Ghana festival Chale Wote, Sankofa.org's Many Rivers to Cross Festival, BAM Café, 2017 SXSWedu closing party and Lincoln Center Education, Soul Science Lab is currently performing music from their 2016 debut album Plan for Paradise at concerts and festivals nationwide.
Offbeat Magazine calls Plan for Paradise “likely the most eclectic hip-hop record out this year.”
To learn more about Soul Science Lab, visit www.soulsciencelab.com.
Read MoreMost recently, the duo was featured in TheRoot.com’s Black History Month series and VICE.com's publication, The Creators, for their 360 degree video, "I Can't Breathe". With several performances under their belt in the last year, including Ghana festival Chale Wote, Sankofa.org's Many Rivers to Cross Festival, BAM Café, 2017 SXSWedu closing party and Lincoln Center Education, Soul Science Lab is currently performing music from their 2016 debut album Plan for Paradise at concerts and festivals nationwide.
Offbeat Magazine calls Plan for Paradise “likely the most eclectic hip-hop record out this year.”
To learn more about Soul Science Lab, visit www.soulsciencelab.com.
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