For the past 70 years, the British Council in India has played an important role in cultivating and bolstering local and international talent in India. Whether it’s through workshops, educational programs, or scholarships, British Council’s efforts to create a unique cross-cultural ecosystem that can benefit the largest youth population in the world have truly left an indelible mark on India’s economy. And to celebrate seven decades of this cultural exchange between the two, British Council along with Homegrown is organising a special evening of interaction between the city’s very own The Dharavi Project and various international artists on Wednesday.
From a Turntables Workshop with Spindoctor and Mia Zipporah, a multi-talented musical creative and filmmaker to a conversation with Chris Munky, musician Eva Lazarus’ DJ, the youth community of The Dharavi Art Project will be engaging in a host of conversations ranging from art and history of Dj’ing to music therapy and more. Chris Munky will also host an exclusive Beats Workshop with the children.
Dedicated to discovering and celebrating the underground hip-hop community living in the slums of Dharavi in Mumbai, The Dharavi Art Project emerged as a platform to give voice to young talent in the country. To help them express their social and political thoughts through dance, music, and art. A one-of-its-kind initiative, The Dharavi Project did not come to be overnight. One of the major struggles of setting up such a unique organisation in the slums of Dharavi was the prevalence of violence and illiteracy amongst the slum-dwellers. However, over time the community has evolved into an understanding space where talent can finally be nurtured in the long run.
Today, The Dharavi Project has grown into an after-school music and dance academy that aims to identify and groom homegrown talent and provide the children with an adequate platform to showcase their potential. The Dharavi Art project holds regular hip-hop classes wherein the children are introduced to and trained in various aspects of the art, like Bboying, Rapping, MC-ing & Dj’ing, Beatboxing and Grafitti art.
When: Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Time: 5.30 pm onwards.
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