Hip Hop as cultural music empowers communities, transforms minds of young people and preserves black culture.
Marcus Singleton encourages us to look at hip hop as a connector to people and communities. He believes that hip hop is cultural music that helps preserve black culture. He encourages youth to apply critical thinking to hip hop and harness the power of learning and reading to resist ignorance and challenge incorrect norms. He empowers black communities to create change and leads as an example that speaks their language.
About the speaker
Shanika Maria is a singer-songwriter, producer and creator currently based in Toronto. 👩🎤 Her lyrics are contemplative and introspective. She is influenced by music across genres, borrowing sounds and ideas from country, folk, jazz, classical, world and electronic music. 🎶 She is interested in integrating new styles and ways of creating into her practice.Shanika released her debut EP ‘Childish Games’. The five-track folk album, had minimal production focusing on Shanika’s vocals and guitar. ‘Subtle Uncertainties’ is Shanika's full length album that navigates the bizarre complexities of life through a constant search for truth and understanding. Shanika is currently working on and releasing music for her ambient electronic side project: shn shn View more on: https://www.shanikamaria.com/ shanika-maria.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/shanika-maria @shanika_maria
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