HipHop without Borders
| Date | 03.29.25 |
| Doors | 4:30pm |
| Time | 5pm–7:30pm |
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| Admission | Free |
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Come join us for HipHop Without Borders, a vibrant community event, highlighting the rich diversity of hip-hop culture with food, music, and dance for kids (all ages)!
Indulge in delicious, kid-friendly Middle Eastern finger foods while Iranian hip-hop artist Salome MC leads an engaging kids workshop exploring world languages and rap rhythms in celebration of her upcoming album Seven Climes Vol III, featuring seven rap tracks in seven different languages from the Near East.
Legendary Austin b-boy Coach Mondo will introduce you to the world of breakdancing as we get an exclusive preview of the album, while renowned Persian dance instructor Mahbobeh Zamani will teach fresh moves to impress at your next party! The event will culminate in an exciting fusion of a Breakdance Dance Cypher and Persian Dance circle, where everyone is invited to showcase their new skills and join in the fun!
Salome MC is an Iranian rapper, producer and multimedia artist. She is the first female rapper of Iran, where she helped shape the hip-hop scene in early 2000's. After receiving her M.A. in audiovisual arts from Tohoku University in Japan, she expanded her storytelling by combining music, performance art and audiovisual installations. Salome immigrated to Washington State in 2016 where she started “Hip-Hop without Borders” as a hands-on, experimental music workshop for visually impaired youth of all ages in collaboration with WA department of Services for the Blind. She now lives in Austin and continues making music and teaching.
www.salomemc.com
www.sevenclimes.com
B-Boy Mondo is known around the world as a Texas b-boy legend due to his original style and contributions to the culture for over 20 years. His passion is to help youth reach their full potential by creating an encouraging and positive environment. His youth break team. Cap City Rockers have performed at SXSW, Austin City Limits, Austin Bats Basketball, Brave Fest, Fiesta Austin, The Breakfast Boogie.
https://breakacademyatx.com
Mahbobeh “Mahi” Zamani is a passionate dance instructor who became deeply connected to the art of bodily movements at the age of six... Growing up, dancing became more than just a hobby for Mahi, turning into a powerful vehicle of expression for her emotions, while finding freedom to embrace life with joy. Her motto is “Dance everyday for a fresh perspective on life.“
