In the recent months, I’ve been approached by quite a few people who have expressed collaborating on an international musical project with our students and youth that we mentor. I think it’s imperative that people who are involved with youth hip-hop programs get together to create something of a BIG magnitude. So I’m putting it out there in the Blog-o-sphere, for any one who has anything to contribute to contact me, by simply leaving a comment below.
What am I looking for? I am seeking out teachers and program directors who work with aspiring rappers, singers, poets, producers & musicians, as well as video folks too. As long as you have something positive to say, or are looking to uplift yourself or the community in which you live, I’m down. I would like to see us collaborate globally on a multi-media project (music, video, web, podcast, etc…) that would be used as a vehicle for positive growth.
To keep things organized, I have already done the groundwork at Indaba Music. Check out the web link here. This link will take you to a website that I use very frequently to collaborate with musicians, rappers, singers and music producers. In order to be a part of the crew you have to join the website. It’s easy, and free, and we can keep track of progress of our collaborations, chat, and have intelligent discussions. Currently, we have 13 Members representing the UK and USA (MD, PA, LA, FL). Let’s get things started!
I do blogtalkradio every tuesday night at 6 pm. I want to help some young women get on and give their blow by blow of their take on what’s happening in their world.
I am a poet, but do spoken word. I taught for 8yr in Bmore. I’m trying to get in where I fit in. At you service. Collaborating on projects like this will dig into their reading and writing skills. My hands raised.
By: Tamara Graham on 04/19/2010
at 10:17 am
Thanks for your response Tamara, we should definitely connect. I will check out your links, and send out a blast to some of the folks that I know. Having a platform such as yours is critical to raising the consciousness of our communities.
By: St. Paul on 05/08/2010
at 3:28 pm
by the way it’s not 10:17 it’s a ripe ole 6:30 am, Philly time. lol
By: Tamara Graham on 04/19/2010
at 10:18 am
I better fix that!
By: St. Paul on 05/08/2010
at 3:28 pm