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American history collides with the beats, spoken-word poetry and multiple personalities of musician, rapper and performance artist Dahlak. In collaboration with Montalvo Art Center's Educational Department, this one-man show presents a musical narrative aimed at challenging one-dimensional portrayals of the black experience in America. Weaving together the sounds of blues, jazz, R&B and hip-hop, Dahlak explores adaptation in its many forms. Literally wearing multiple hats over the course of the show, the Def Poetry Jam alumnus demonstrates how code switching is not just a curious social phenomenon, but in fact a complex survival mechanism.
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