Collectively We Are Culture Creators has performed at over 200 venues and events in over 20 states as well as 6 performances around the world; (Germany, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada, The Netherlands, and Paris). Constantly on tour year round the WACC team can be found at an open mic, university event, festival, or self-curated performance on any given day.
PERFORMANCES
For The Culture
A collective hip hop performance told through the lens of young Black, Native and Latinx youth. Personal narratives over smooth hip-hop beats create an environment of both education and entertainment. This 45-50 min set is followed by a question and answer session.
Detroit Vs Verses
This performance combines spoken word, social political discussion and live hip hop. Stories from day to day Detroit life covering issues such as gentrification, violence, and community building are mixed into a live show. This 45-50 min set is followed by a question and answer session.
Roots
Understanding your roots is key to understanding where you are and where you are going. This collection of performances and artist monologues recounts the unique and complex story of what it is to be a person of color in a world that all too often works against you. With artists of Native American, Dominican, Puerto Rican, Mexican, Black, and African identity Culture Creators is uniquely positioned to speak on the importance of diversity from often overlooked perspectives.
Workshops:
Poetry Corner Writing Workshop
Writing Hip-Hop Songs
Beat Making For Beginners
Creating An Indie Label
Stencil Making
Door Knocking Youth
Organizing Practices 101
Social Media Marketing For Your Organization
Detroit City Living
Black & Brown Owned and Developed Projects
Discussion Themes:
Black & Latinx Youth Culture In Detroit
Indie Music: Creating Culture Sustainability through Art and Culture
The Beginning of We Are Culture Creators
Using Music As A Tool of Resistance