Tag: hip hop
Miami’s Art of Hip-Hop Exhibit: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Hip-Hop...
In 1982, photographer Janette Beckman found herself standing at the intersection of two worlds: the streets of London and the vibrant, fast-evolving culture of...
The life of gospel rapper “MC Ivolution” (includes video)
For many people, music is art. For 43-year-old Ivo da Silva, a.k.a “MC Ivolution,” it has been used to spread the gospel, overcome his...
My Friend Shawn: Local artist heads to the Big Apple
Daeshawn Ureña introduces himself this way at every show.
“My name is Shawn, I go by the stage name My Friend Shawn,” he says. “I’m...
Local artists praise Roots Miami Kava for creating a safe space
It is open mic night at Roots Miami Kava located at 4400 NW Second Ave. just north of Miami’s Wynwood area. Hip Hop artist...
Latin filmmakers Samuel Tapia and Antonietta Baladi describe their craft (includes...
Ever wonder how a film is made?
Meet 24-year-old editor and aspiring Steadicam operator Samuel Tapia and 23-year-old set designer Antonietta Baladi.
Tapia frequently works on...