Thursday 26th February 2009
£5 (£3)
What is the relationship between Islam and Hip Hop? Are they compatible? Where are the boundaries?
The debate to be chaired by Rakin Fetuga of Mecca to Medina, aims to discuss these questions and explore the influence that Hip Hop has had on British Muslim youth culture.
Panellists include Muneera Rashida and Sukina Abdul Noor of Muslim Hip Hop duo Poetic Pilgrimage, Ishmael Yasin of Mecca to Medina, critically acclaimed poet and rapper Lowkey, Cambridge University’s Shaikh Michael Mumisa and Tony Ishola founder of Platform magazine.Award winning rapper, poet, playwright and political activist Lowkey and special guests will bring the evening to a close with a live performance that is not to be missed!
This is your chance to express your opinions and put questions to our diverse panel of speakers and take part in what promises to be a lively and informative debate.
For more information visit www.the-drum.org.uk or call
The Drum Box Office on 0121 333 2444
Thu 26 Feb, 6.00pm
£5 (£3)
The Drum 144 Potters Lane Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Arts & Islam Hip Hop London Debate video
Short film from the Arts & Islam USA Tour,
featuring graffiti artist Mohammed Ali
