Learn the theory of rap at this school of hip hop in Dharavi
The Hindu
The Dharavi Dream Project, India’s only school of hip hop, led by AR Rahman, completes one year of online classes with students from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Canada
What is the best way to stare down your opponent? And if the crowd starts turning against you, how do you not choke? Thirty students listened to MC Kode with rapt attention as he explained the art of battle rap. Kode is the teacher of the day at a school like none other in India. The Dharavi Dream Project is a free school of hip hop: of rapping, beatboxing, graffiti styles, and beeboying. Students here learn the theory of hip hop, how to write beats and lyrics, produce music and more. Started in 2016 by the late Samir Bangara and his mentee Dolly Rateshwar, The Dharavi Dream Project was actualised with the help of composer AR Rahman and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur to promote the musical talents of children in the locality.More Related News