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
- info@intelligencesquared.com
- Web
- https://intelligencesquared.com/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 7792 4830
- Name
Sotheby’s
Distributor
- Name
YouTube
- Web
- http://www.youtube.com External site opens in new window
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Hip Hop Vs. Shakespeare". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79844 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)