Projects
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ORIGINZ is an interactive musical performance and presentation that connects the lineage of Hip Hop from its evolution within African American music and culture, and further from its roots in Africa. Originz finds what it means to be centered in self and in community, while honouring Indigenous and appreciating the Originz! Moving through the lineages of the diaspora, rooted in Black struggle, Originz brings awareness around why it's important to appreciate and support BIPOC lives, especially if one is a consumer of Black music and culture.
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Metaphor's show, ELEMENTS combines Rap, Freestyle, Turntablism, Breakdance, Beatboxing, and interactive music. Elements come together to form a greater whole. As the artists perform their individual talents, the show begins to synthesize skills and catalyze the power that is inherent when we all connect and unite. Metaphor artists use music, dance and participatory games to explore themes of anti-racism, anti-bullying, self-empowerment, acceptance and celebration. Metaphor performances are pumped-up experiences of positive hip hop.
Metaphor's show, HIP HOP 101, combines Rap, Breakdance, Turntablism, Beatboxing, and interactive music. This show explores the history of hip hop from its early beginnings, linking it to its roots in African oral tradition, while looking at how hip hop culture has shaped communities. As artists perform individual talents, the show begins to synthesize their skills and catalyze the power that is inherent when we all connect and unite. Metaphor artists use music, dance and participatory games to explore themes of anti-racism, anti-bullying, self-empowerment, acceptance and celebration. Metaphor performances are pumped-up and high energy!