Oakland-based hip-hop journalist Davey D returns to Seattle this November to speak at Hip Hop: Back to Its Roots, a festival of hip-hop arts, dance, music and rapping featuring local and internationally celebrated performers including Isis (Toronto) and Spinderella. The festival runs Nov. 17-19 at Seattle’s Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center. Co-sponsored by Reclaim the Media.
In addition to the Hip Hop festival, RTM is working with other community organizations to make the most out of Davey D’s latest visit to Seattle. On Friday afternoon, Dave will meet with community radio public affairs staff and volunteers at KBCS 91.3fm, Then, after the festival’s end, we’re helping set up a brunch encounter between Davey D and some of Seattle’s top up-and-coming hip hop artist/activists.