release HHWS spring date
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A New Spring 2005 Date for the First Hip Hop World Summit in Paris, France
[October 18, 2004] New York, New York - The International Music Council (IMC), in association with the UNESCO Section for Youth, The African Marketplace, Inc. and Cultural Engineering, LLC, announces that the date for the Hip Hop World Summit (HHWS) has been rescheduled from November 12-14, 2004 to April 1-3, 2005.
This exiting date change was made to accommodate the rapidly increasing requests from Hip Hop artists, scholars, journalists and enthusiasts wanting more time to participate further in the event. As the 1st HHWS it is not only a commemoration of the Hip Hop movement's 30th Anniversary, but also one of the largest events of its kind ever undertaken to recognize Hip Hop's immense international cultural influence. As such the HHWS has a responsibility to reflect the greater desires of the global Hip Hop community that it is charged to represent. In moving the HHWS to the spring, participants will get the chance to experience a famed April in Paris and also have the opportunity to enjoy the exquisite outdoor facilities available at UNESCO Headquarters.
The focus and intent of the HHWS remains unchanged, as does the organizers' dedication to Hip Hop's innovative spirit. The move to the spring will simply enable the enhanced participation of numerous enthusiasts desiring more preparation for this historic occasion. Based on feedback from the academic community, which has been increasingly teaching Hip Hop culture on campuses worldwide, the IMC has also taken this opportunity to extend the date for academic paper submissions until February 1, 2005, ensuring that all aspects of the cultural discourse will be reflected.
Through performances, seminars, workshops, films and art the HHWS will continue to highlight the extraordinary impact of Hip Hop on worldwide culture, politics, and economy. The participants are an international assembly of performers, scholars, journalists, music professionals and government officials brought together by the powerful influence of the Hip Hop movement. Scheduled activities will include pre-launch events, panels, roundtables and workshops that highlight each of the four essential elements of Hip Hop (Mcing, Deejaying, B-Boying / B-Girling and Graffiti) as well as other topics critical to the international development of Hip Hop. In addition, the HHWS will feature an art exhibition, film screenings and the Global Hip Hop Awards, honoring the contributions of international Hip Hop pioneers.
The HHWS is under the patronage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and is funded in part by a generous grant from the Ford Foundation. Production of the HHWS is managed by IMC under the leadership of Damien Pwono (IMC Secretary General) with the assistance of Martha Diaz (HHWS Artistic Director). IMC, by virtue of its continued commitment to advocating the cultural contributions of diverse musical forms, is instrumental in supporting the HHWS as an international dialogue on and commemoration of Hip Hop. Founded in 1949 at UNESCO's request, the IMC has developed over the years into a highly influential network of knowledge and experience touching on every aspect of music. Present on all continents, with a membership consisting of 77 national committees and 34 international member organizations, the IMC became the world's leading professional organization dedicated to the development and the promotion of diverse music. Located in UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, the International Music Council promotes musical and cultural rights for all.
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