MIND: Hip Hop: A Global Language

Name: MIND: Hip Hop: A Global Language — with De La Soul and POPARABIA
Start: 2027-02-27T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Schwarzman Centre

with De La Soul and POPARABIA

Schwarzman Centre, Good Health Summit and PopArabia present:

27 Feb 2027 17:00

Talks

27 Feb 2027

17:00

27 Feb 2027

17:00

Schwarzman Centre, Oxford

Sohmen Concert Hall

Coming soon

Hear from hip-hop legends from across the globe including DE LA SOUL, Afghan rapper and activist SONITA ALIZADEH Mumbai hip hop pioneer DIVINE, PopArabia founder SPEK as they reflect on the global phenomenon of hip hop.

This incredible panel will be in conversation with Oxford academics, exploring more than 50 years of hip-hop history and what happens as the culture crosses borders, languages and generations.

Drawing on De La Soul’s own extraordinary journey, the conversation explores what changes, what endures, and the people, ideas and communities that continue to drive hip hop forward around the world.

Part of The Good Health Summit: Global Hip Hop. Mind, Body & Soul – The Oxford Remix, a unique day hosted by hip-hop pioneers De La Soul, exploring music, movement, ideas, health and wellbeing.

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Age guidance:

Recommended 16+

Part of

The Good Health Summit: Global Hip Hop. Mind, Body & Soul.

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