Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Video HIP HOP HISTORY TOUR WITH AFRIKA BAMBAATAA

The Universal Zulu Nation UK are proud to present the indisputable Godfather of Hip Hop, Afrika Bambaataa, on tour and in conversation to celebrate 40 years of Hip Hop culture this November for Hip Hop History Month.

This series of events will showcase Afrika Bambaataa’s considerable live showmanship in a series of live gigs, as well as his unique take on the history of Hip Hop in a number of talks at some of the UK’s most prestigious institutions, including the British Library, British Film Institute and the Leeds City Museum. The live tour will be partially in conjunction with the legendary Grandmaster Flash and celebrated rapper Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def. The tour is in partnership with Academy Events

These events also celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Universal Zulu Nation:

“On the 12th November 1974 The Universal Zulu Nation took a nexus of creative art forms emerging in the South Bronx; unified these elements and called it Hip Hop…”

Afrika Bambaataa Nationwide UK Tour Dates November 2014

Friday 21st
Afrika Bambaataa and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)
O2 Academy Leeds
Time: 8:00pm

Sat 22nd
A Live Q&A With Afrika Bambaataa: Godfather of Hip Hop Culture
Leeds City Museum
Time: 11am - 5:00pm

Afrika Bambaataa and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)
London Forum
Time: 8:00pm

Wednesday 26th
Zulu Nation's 41st Anniversary with AFRIKA BAMBAATAA @ The Total Refreshment Centre!
Total Refreshment Centre, London
Time: 7pm

Thursday 27th
Afrika Bambaataa - 40 Years of Hip Hop in conversation with Jacqueline Springer
The British Library
Time - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Afrika Bambaataa and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)
O2 Academy Bristol
Time: 7:00pm

Friday 28th
Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash
O2 Academy Liverpool
Time: 11:00pm

Afrika Bambaataa
The Roadhouse Manchester
Time 8.30pm

Saturday 29th
Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash
O2 Academy2 Oxford
Time: 11:00pm

Sunday 30th
Afrika Bambaataa
O2 ABC 2 Glasgow
Time: 5:00pm

December 1st
Afrika Bambaataa in Conversation, hosted by Don Letts @ British Film
Institute (BFI) Southbank
Time: 6:20pm

For more information
www.zulunation.co.uk
@zulunationuk
email: info@zulunation.co.uk

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