Join us for an outdoor screening of Hip-Hop Evolution. The evening starts at 9:00 p.m. with music by Relic The Oddity.
Seating begins at 7:30 p.m. and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Weather permitting.
About the film
There's no doubt hip-hop dominates popular music culture today. Its influences are far-reaching and its performers international superstars. How did this New York house party experiment evolve into one of the most dominant sounds in music? The Banger Films team behind Metal: A Headbanger's Journey and Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage brings a powerhouse of a film starring hip-hop legends and pioneers to trace the genre's evolution. Acclaimed Canadian rapper Shad acts as our informed and enthusiastic guide, travelling to the Bronx and Harlem to talk with hip-hop's originators and biggest stars—Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash, among many others—tracing the music's development and influences from the underground to the global phenomenon it is today. Fascinating and sometimes surprising, full of music and archival film, Hip-Hop Evolution goes beyond the hype to place hip-hop in the canon of musical history. Lynne Fernie
About the music
Rel McCoy aka Relic is an emcee, producer, singer, songwriter, engineer and D.J. His honest and soulful approach to music can clearly be heard from one release to the next, as he continues to embody the bold and vulnerable spirit of hip hop culture. This past summer, Toronto hip hop fans were treated to an extended performance as part of the 2015 Pan Am Games and at MANIFESTO. He's played festivals including SXSW, NXNE, Toronto Jazz Fest, Halifax Jazz Fest, Halifax Pop Exlosion, Sled Island, MOSOfest and Uprock. You can also find Relic's name in the producer/engineer/featured artist credits on all four albums by Juno award winner Shad.
Location: Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON
Time: 9p
Admission: Free - first come first served
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