Posts tagged Kazakhstan.
#RAPtivism TOUR in #KAZAKHSTAN #Astana
Excerpts from #RAPtivism concert in Almaty, #Kazakhstan featuring yours truly! Enjoy :)
Фрагменты программы “RAPTIVISM” AISHA FUKUSHIMA /USA/ (Алматы, 2012). Продюсер видео А. Нужный, Artparovoz.tv©2012 Производство -http://apz.kz/production Аrtparovoz.tv - http://www.artparovoz.tv Сайт Artparovoz - http://www.artparovoz.com
“Хип-хоп исполнительница Аиша Фукушима спела специально для BNews.kz накануне концерта.”
Hip-hop singer Aisha Fukushima sang especially for BNews.kz before the concert.
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A short news segment featuring an impromtu performance for BNews.kz at the pre-concert press conference in Astana, #Kazakhstan. #RAPtivism
Here is the article (in Russian) accompanying this video clip and below is a (rough) English translation.
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In the cities of Kazakhstan, from 11 to 22 November, is touring American hip-hop singer Aisha Fukushima , whose performance was held today in Astana.
During a press conference for journalists to share Aisha, which, in her opinion, needed hip-hop, and that was a source of inspiration for her in Kazakhstan.
It is worth noting that Aisha, who lives in San Francisco, she is the author of the words and lyrics to their songs, in addition, the singer headed the project “Reptivizm” aimed at solving social problems through the hip-hop diva also teaches the basics of the musical culture schools and the universities.
She said she not been able to write new works Kazakhstan due to a very busy schedule, but, nevertheless, there are so many things that she’s experienced that will be channeled into her inspiration when she gets back to the US
“In Shymkent, I was able to hear the dombra (lute) and I learned about Aitys. I think that aitys and hip-hop have a lot in common, though, of course, Aitys is much older than hip-hop, but, nevertheless, there are a lot of moments that inspired me, “- said the hip-hop diva .
She noted that in Kazakhstan, she met a lot of talented hip-hop artists from the work with which it is a great pleasure.
Aisha herself began writing poetry as early as 5 years old, the singer began writing music while studying abroad, and recently started taking lessons singer of opera, that’s all she says, very influenced by the formation of her as an artist.
“My musical instrument is my voice. So I try to learn as much as possible and inlcuding musical genres like beatboxing “- shared the singer.
Her passion and belonging to a hip-hop (community) Aisha explained the desire to influence the aspects of society and the state through the arts.
“Culture is a dress rehearsal for the economic and political changes. Now politics is changing under the influence of culture. And through the project “Raptivism” I want to have an impact through the albums, Web sites, and through participation in international education in the field of hip-hop “, - said the singer.
Subjects for his work singer picks the requirements and issues important to their audience, and the people with whom she works.
“When I work with students in the U.S., most of all, I touch upon the issues of racism, sexism, social class, - said Aisha. - At first glance, it may seem that the hip-hop battles take place in the name of the competition, but along with that for many artists is training, honing his art. “
Hip-hop singer said, regardless of the nature of competition and the desire to achieve success in it, also calls for the ability to listen and speak.
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“Осознанное Сновиденье” (Lucid Dream) by Tanir (#KazakhstanRap)
You can find the lyrics (in Russian) here.
With the help of some online translation, I’ve listed some lyrics below in English that stand out to me:
Just you remember, it’s your world, your neighborhood…
Suppose that the path is not smooth…
[but] Believe in your dreams, to realize where reality itself changes color.
Remember this is your world - your dreams…
- Special thanks to the audience member who recommended that I check out this artist among a list of other emcees that he wrote down for me after my performance lecture in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.
Updates from #RAPtivism in #Kazakhstan! Part 2
The schedule has been busy since leaving Shymkent, Kazakhstan… The last few days I’ve been in Pavlodar and now Astana. In Pavlodar I had a press conference with local media, a radio interview with Oblradio, a performance at the House of Culture with the Pavlodar rap community, a presentation at the American Corner Library and a performance lecture at INEU University.
Then, after a long road trip, we arrived in Astana last night and I had the honor of presenting for wonderful students at the University of Arts! I also finally got to visit some of the local mosques in Astana (which were beautiful!).
Tonight I will perform at the Embassy for the Ambassador and esteemed guests as well. From the grassroots to lovers of hip hop culture everywhere, I feel that this tour in Kazakhstan has really allowed me to share RAPtivism with a range of people, challenging to open minds even in the most unexpected audiences…
Send love from this corner of the world to wherever you call home!
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Getting amped for my upcoming tour in Central Asia! Checked out this Kazakh hip hop music video shot in Almaty, Kazakhstan today…
“Like a Flower Through A Stone(Тас Жарған Гүлдей)”
Watch for a little inspiration! Even if the lyrics don’t translate, the visuals and beatz definitely resonate…
