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Evolution of Hip Hop

Evolution of Hip Hop


08/19/23 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM


90 Union Square, Somerville


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Join us for the 9th Annual Evolution of Hip Hop Festival on Saturday, August 19th, from 4:30 to 8pm (rain date August 20th) at Union Square Plaza in Somerville.

This Arts Union event will feature rappers, singers, spoken word poets, dancers, and visual artists from the Somerville community and surrounding cities. This showcase of hip hop music, dance and culture displays the immense creativity throughout the region. There will also be live art, interactive activities, craft vendors and local community groups.

Featured artists will be featured soon. 

Show up and support your local hip hop artists! This ArtsUnion event is produced in partnership with Wat's Da Wurd & Mass Movements. Other sponsors: Pacey Foster UMassHiphop Archive, QuickTimeRadio, Somerville Media Center, QuickTimeRadio (QTR).

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