Hip Hop Shakespeare!

This following narrative is from my appearance at the TATA Literature Live fest 2012, on Nov 1st at NCPA. I attended this amazing musical experiment called the Hip Hop Shakespeare performed by The HIP HOP SHAKESPEARE COMPANY-  THSC! What a beautiful night! I always had an interest in Shakespeare's works, and THSC revived it! Of all the performances i remember, the following stand out:

1. The Othello Prologue by Lori.
WOW! Her narration stings your heart, and her focus and stress on syllables made me appreciate the combination of words and music, all over again. Here's a link for one of her studio sessions for the same. You can't miss it.

2. Romeo by Angelina Roz.

She lights up and literally takes the stage by fire. Her voice is so warm, and strong at the same time, it gave such joy to me. Her 'Romeo! O Romeo! Where art thou Romeo?' is still lingering with me! Very few artists have the power to do that. Here's a link for the studio sessions of the same.

And, the last piece that Angelina sung is titled 'Sold our souls'- its so good, that i am singing it right now while writing this blog and its going on in my mind as well.
The entire program was fascinating! I hope they upload it on the internet so many more music & literature lovers can listen to it and enjoy as well. Looking forward for more of THSC's work! Meanwhile, i am hip-hopping between Shakespeare and jazz! :)