In conjunction with the VMHC's new We The People: The World In Our Commonwealth exhibition, the Virginia Hip-Hop Foundation will host a Culture Talk to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Virginia’s history of immigration, specifically immigrants from Asian countries, has direct connections to the state’s significance in Hip-Hop culture.
This event will be an interactive conversation about the history, impact, and influence Asian Americans from Virginia have contributed to Hip-Hop. Special guests featured at the event are below:
Joseph Patel: Indian American Academy Award, Peabody, Grammy, and BAFTA-winning filmmaker. He produced Summer of Soul (...Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised), directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, and their follow-up film, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius). Joseph began his career as a music and culture journalist, later producing and directing television, music videos and commercials for MTV, Vice Media, Vevo, The Fader and more.
NOAH-O: Artist, producer, entrepreneur, and community activist. NOAH-O’s music explores his identity as a Filipino American and uses Hip-Hop to tell stories of perseverance, blending art and purpose.
Intalek: An active representative of the Filipino American community in Hampton Roads, Intalek is a creative entrepreneur and Hip-Hop artist. He is immersed in and influenced by the dynamic musical landscape of Virginia and the state’s rich musical heritage.
Cymandye Russell: A music industry veteran and lifelong creative, her love for arts, music, and culture is influenced by her Thai and African American heritage.
MG: An Oakland native, MG is a Hip-Hop artist and entrepreneur who draws inspiration from his Chinese and African American heritage. His confident raps, powered by his resilience, have him making waves in Virginia and other parts of the East Coast.
Mundane: Born in the Philippines and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, Mundane’s music touches on his experiences navigating cultures growing up as an immigrant in the DMV.
We are happy to announce that this will be sponsored in part by Dominion Energy!
We also thank our community partners, the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce and the Asian American Society of Central Virginia.
Don’t miss Mama Vicky’s Lumpia and Filipino Cuisine Food Truck outside before the event!
Pricing:
• VMHC Members - $10
• Non-Members - $12