Hip Hop Vs. Shakespeare

Synopsis
Recording of a debate on cultural expression between author Howard Jacobson and spoken word performer George the Poet, moderated by Shahidha Bari (University of the Arts, London). They explore how relevant Shakespeare’s work is today and how well it connects with contemporary audiences compared with more modern poetic forms such as hip-hop and slam poetry. The discussion is introduced by David Goldthorpe (Sotheby’s).
Series
Sotheby’s Talks
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Recording date
9 Jun 2022
Transmission details
13 Jun 2022
Duration
62 mins

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
English language and literature; Shakespeare
Keywords
poetry; Hip Hop

Notes

Notes
The event was sponsored by the auction house Sotheby’s shortly before an edition of the First Folio was due to go on sale in New York on 7 July 2022.

Online Availability

Online URL
https://youtu.be/jaafCqB1fkc
Online format
Streamed

Sponsor

Name

Intelligence Squared

Email
info@intelligencesquared.com
Web
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Phone
+44 (0)20 7792 4830
Name

Sotheby’s

Distributor

Name

YouTube

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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Hip Hop Vs. Shakespeare". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79844 (Accessed 12 Nov 2024)