U.S. Embassy and NCF Team Up for Hip Hop Workshop

The U.S. Embassy in association with the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) today launched the Next Level Hip Hop Exchange.

The two-week intensive arts residency will run from August 13-26th.

A number of American hip hop artists – Aysha Upchurch (dancer), Sheika “Purple Haze” Norris (MC), Carlos “UnLearn the World” Richardson (MC), Vincent “GYREFUNK” Czekus (beat maker), Matthew “eCUSSIONIST” Vorzimer (beat maker) and Jonathan “J” Muzacz (aerosol art) – will join videographer Aja Buchanan and site manager, Queen Herawin, to collaborate with local artists to promote cross-cultural creative exchange, conflict transformation, and deepen the international network of hip hop artists.

Next Level is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Meridian International Centre and has conducted residencies supporting the professional development of artists worldwide.

Those wishing to participate are invited to submit a video of their work, two minutes maximum, to join one of the four workshops.

The deadline for applications is July 29th, 2022, and limited spaces are available as strict COVID protocols will be observed.

Further information and registration guidelines can be accessed through the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown website (www.bb.usembassy.gov), or its social media pages.

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