An Interview with Jie-Song Zhang: The Creator of The Emerging Face of a Nationless World
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I was introduced to the trailer for the Emerging Face of a Nationless World by not one, but two of what I consider my most credible sources of information. It took me about 3 minutes or so of viewing the film to know that I was interested in working with the filmmaker. So many of the insights and questions in the film were things on the tip of my tongue and in the recesses of my heart for some time.
It took about the same amount of time in conversation with Jie-Song to realize that I really dug where this cat was coming from. A violinist in the Hip Hop composition team Stone Forrest Ensemble, Jie-Song is a visionary with a rare gift for commitment and discipline. It only made sense then as we began discussing the role Hip Hop Congress could play in the conversation around this film that I would want some basic insights on what motivated this project, where it was going and what it’s ultimate aims were. It also made sense that I would want to share them. So I did what any self-respecting, sort-of-blogger, psudeo-journalist would do. I asked him for an interview. What I got was much more. Peep game. Read more »
Each month we want to spotlight one of our amazing chapters – and this month we spotlight our Cincinnati chapter! They have been doing it BIG for Hip Hop Congress since 2007!
The Cincinnati Chapters include:
Community Chapter : Lyrical Insurrection/Hip Hop Congress Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati Chapter: C.Y.P.H.E.R (Conscious Youth Pushing Hip Hop in Every Region)
High School/Youth Chapter: Elementz Hip Hop Youth Center
Cincinnati’s Community Chapter of the Hip Hop Congress is the Lyrical Insurrection. The Lyrical Insurrection aims to educate the masses through art. The Lyrical Insurrection inspires by organizing communities, provoking thought, and networks like-minds in a peace-like state. Connecting artists, poets, entertainers, musical composers, sound engineers, healers, crafters, teachers, philosophers, media broadcasters and young professionals, Cincinnati’s Best Artist Showcase continues to wow audiences across the Midwest.
Leadership:
Chapterhead: President Hakiym Sha’ir
Vice-President/Director of Women’s Program Tiffany “Suriah” Harmon Sha’ir
University Advisor/Liason Derrick Jenkins
Contact info: Cincinnatihhc@gmail.com
THE LATEST!
The Cincinnati Chapter of Hip Hop Congress is pleased to announce its collaboration with Lens Crafters promoting its Gift of Sight Program. So far we have provided over a dozen individuals with free eye exams and prescription eye glasses! If you or anyone you know is interested in the programs or are in dire need of eyeglasses, please contact Hakiym Shair or Suriah to schedule an appointment. Read more »
Weekly Updates | shamako October 4, 2010 | 
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