Wilkinson Lecture Series: Mark Katz
- LocationSwope Music Bldg Ware Family Recital Hall
- DescriptionEvent Name: GST Wilkinson Lecture Series (Lee)
Event Locator: 2024-ADCHPPWest Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents...
Wilkinson Lecture Series: Mark Katz, UNC Chapel-Hill"Hip Hop Diplomacy as Subversive Complicity"
Join us for an enlightening evening as the Wilkinson Lecture Series welcomes Mark Katz from UNC Chapel-Hill. In his talk, “Hip Hop Diplomacy as Subversive Complicity,” Katz will delve into the fascinating intersection of hip hop culture and international diplomacy, exploring how this dynamic art form serves as a powerful tool for social change and global communication.
The Wilkinson Lecture Series is dedicated to bringing leading scholars of music history and theory from major research universities to share their groundbreaking research and insights with our community.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and diplomatic impact of hip hop. We look forward to seeing you there!
Free and Open to the Public
Tickets Not RequiredWare Family Recital Hall
Swope Music Building
817 S. High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
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