Decade of Alternate Routes HipHop Festival

From April 7-9, 2011, local, national and international hip hop artists come together for the 2011 Alternate Routes Hip Hop Festival -- Three days of panels, performances and presentations with some of today's most profound and promising urban artists who transform art, culture, communities and the world.

Thursday, April 07: Word Jam!
Curated by Caitlin Evans Jones and NJPAC Arts Education Hosted by Tamesha Hawkins and Shamsuddin "Sham" Abdul-Hamid Music by DJ Middy Baraka

Thursday, April 07: Drop, Pop, Scratch!
A Hip Hop Dance Party Featuring DJ Rich Medina

Friday, April 08: Sacred Circle Cafe
Curated and Hosted by Taalam Acey Music by DJ IRS

Saturday, April 09: Ladies First
Film Screening and Discussion Curated and Moderated by Martha Diaz Music by DJ Kuttin' Kandi

Saturday, April 09: Hip Hop Fundamentals 102
Curated and Hosted by Andreas Jackson and Max-Jerome Music by Max-Jerome