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The Evolution of Hip-Hop Festival

The Evolution of Hip-Hop Festival


10/01/17 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM


70 Union Square, Somerville


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A local family-friendly festival showcasing hip hop music, dance and art!

Photo by Mark Jones, Hip Hop Festival 2015
Join the Art Council, in partnership with Wat's da WURD, Xperience Creative for the 3rd Evolution of Hip Hop Festival in Union Square, Somerville. The festival will feature rappers, singers, spoken word poets, dancers, beatboxers, and visual artists from the Somerville community and surrounding cities. This showcase of hip hop music, dance and culture displays the immense creativity thoughout the region. There will also be live art, interactive activities & local community groups!

Full line-up below:
 
MUSICAL PERFORMERS:
 
Oompa
Marcela Cruz
Notoriety
Devin Ferreira
DJ Slipwax
Genie Santiago
BusyBars
Anturazh
Azaglo, Dzidzor
Lil' Static & JDel
Celo
Marcelo Brociner
Von Don
Vid the Visionary
 
DANCE CREWS:
 
QWAM
VibeStyle & Friends
CrewNex
 
LIVE ART BY:
 
Acoma Art
B. Cartier
V.Kash
Marisa Kang
Jessie Nocella
Joey Free
Nic Nak
Basement Trybe
and Baboon
 
HOSTED BY:
 
Crystal Chandler & Shardai Sam-Clarke
 
Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for available vendor opportunities.
 
Thank you to Boston Smoke Shop for helping sponsor the festival.

Hip Hop Festival 2015, photo by Mark Jones
Vist the facebook event HERE for updates!

This is an ArtsUnion festival produced in collaboration with Wat's the Wurd, Xperience Creative, The Somerville Line, Somerville Media Center, and the Welcome Project. 

(Photos by Mark Jones)

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