Series hosted by Knight Arts Challenge winner Keepers of the Art -- Keepers of the Art, Inc. (KOTA) will launch its Hip-Hop Preservation Project (HHPP) with DJ O Sharp and his live interactive presentation and musical journey through the year “1988 – The Greatest Year In Hip-Hop,” on Saturday Oct. 21, 10 p.m. at Musica. The event also will feature performances by hip-hop … [Read more...]
Hip-hop legend Edo G takes EJ Thomas stage for Classic Emcee Series
For all those who enjoy classic hip-hop beats and rhymes, Keepers of the Art presents its Classic Emcee Concert Series featuring Hip- Hop legend Edo G on Saturday March 18, at the Stage Door at EJ Thomas Hall, located on the campus of the University of Akron. General admission is $15. To purchase tickets on line, visit www.uaevents.com. The concert is also the official … [Read more...]
Hip-hop legend Grandmaster Flash offers turntable clinic, performs at Musica, Oct. 8
Keepers of the Art will welcome hip-hop legend and turntable royalty Grandmaster Flash for the third installment of the 2016 KOTA Music Showcase Concert Series, Saturday, Oct. 8 at Musica in downtown Akron. Also performing is the WuTang Clan’s own The GZA and Diggin’ in the Crates’ own O.C. Tickets are on sale now via TicketWeb. Tickets are $15 for pre-sale, and $20 the … [Read more...]
Keepers Music Showcase features Zo! from Detroit, Miamouna Youssef
Second installment takes place Aug. 29 at Akron Art Museum On Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Akron Art Museum, Detroit born singer and songwriter Zo!, featuring Carmen Rodgers, will headline the second installment of the 2015 Keepers of the Art Music Showcase Concert Series, along with Washington D.C. singer, songwriter and MCee Ms. Miamouna Youssef. Columbus’ own DJ Krate … [Read more...]
Keepers of the Art hip-hop festival offered electric performances (Video)
A number of hip-hop legends took the stage in Akron for this year's 7th Annual Keepers of Art Music Showcase to crowd-pleasing performances. The lineup included Big Daddy Kane, Das Efx, Ed OG, Camp Lo, and DJ D-Nice, but 9-year-old DJ Glo nearly stole the show with her energetic set. … [Read more...]
Muse film festival explores media effects on culture (Article and Video)
It’s no doubt that mass media permeates our culture, through TV shows, music, podcasts, movies and the like. But do we truly understand the effect that media has on our everyday lives, and the power it holds to shape us, or harm us? “Media is always trying to establish some type of influence or power over your life,” said Ismail Al-Amin, executive director of Keepers of the … [Read more...]
