March 28th – NYU Panel with DJ Spooky

TIME LINES: New Perspectives on Contemporary and Traditional African Art

Friday, March 28, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Conceptual artist, writer, and musician Paul D. Miller/DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid moderates an all-art panel discussion on African hip hop and music videos. Professors Jesse Shipley Ariefdien of the pioneering South African rap group Prophets of da City and filmaker Ben Herson to discuss the emergence and current state of hip hop in Africa.

Co-Sponsored by the Institute of African-American Affairs at New York University

Lecture will take place at 19 University Place, Room 102, between E. 8th and Waverly Street. Note that all non-NYU guests must present photo ID at security desk