In de Hip-Hop Evolution Showcase at OBA the story of the voyage hiphop has made will be shown by means of urban dance theatre, storytelling, spoken word, rap, dj-ing, beatboxing, breakdance/bboy-ing and graffiti.

Saturday 26 May 20:00h: Hip Hop Evolution Showcase

Talented youngsters and professionals like Gideon Everduim (a.k.a. Gikkels) and Yahmani Blackman take us through the history of the hiphop-culture on stage. The showcase is directed by theater director Dorothy Blokland. Mick La Rock created a classic Hip Hop graffiti- piece stage prop: (text continues after photo)

S MIB x BLAKA will kick off the showcase at the Hip Hop Forum with a panel-audience discussion about the African roots of Hip Hop and contemporary Hip Hop slang.

Sunday 27 May from 11:00h: Hip Hop Evolution Showcase JUNIOR program

Workshops for kids 6+ with Dutch Hip Hop Royalty like: Beatboxing with Andre Accord, Shirt customizing with the world famous PATTA, De rappende voorlezer KiddoCee will read children's story from books for the little ones, The legendary DJ Allstar Fresh, DJ Kendis & Rockefellababe will spin the 1's and 2's in the silent disco, Breakdance with pioneers The Rocking Chairs and last but not least kids can draw graffiti on NYC subways with Mick La Rock.

At 15:00h a junior version of the Hip Hop Evolution Showcase performance.