MC Lars and Hip-Hop Education

MC Lars discusses the intersection of hip-hop and Shakespeare, highlighting the remix culture in both. He explores the origins of hip-hop, focusing on DJ Kool Herc's contributions and the influence of breakbeats. The talk delves into the neurobiology of rhyme and its educational potential, emphasizing hip-hop's role in engaging students. The session concludes with a creative project involving Edgar Allan Poe's work, showcasing hip-hop's adaptability in modern education.

What is MC Lars' educational background?

• Literature at Stanford

• Art at Yale

• History at Harvard

• Music at Juilliard

Which famous hip-hop artists has MC Lars opened for?

• Lil Wayne and 50 Cent

• Drake and Kanye West

• Snoop Dogg and Nas

• Jay-Z and Eminem

What is a key element of both hip-hop and Shakespeare's work?

• Originality

• Remixing the past

• Futuristic themes

• Minimalism

What tragic flaw is associated with Tupac in the context of Shakespearean tragedy?

• Pride

• Jealousy

• Anger

• Greed

What supernatural element influences Macbeth's downfall?

• A magical potion

• A prophecy from witches

• A cursed object

• A ghost

What rhythmic pattern does MC Lars associate with the witches' chant in Macbeth?

• Iambic pentameter

• Trochaic tetrameter

• Dactylic hexameter

• Anapestic trimeter

Who is considered the Godfather of hip-hop?

• Grandmaster Flash

• Run-D.M.C.

• DJ Kool Herc

• Afrika Bambaataa

What is the breakbeat in hip-hop music?

• A type of dance

• A lyrical style

• A rhythmic backbone

• A fashion trend

Which poem by Edgar Allan Poe is used to demonstrate a natural rhythm with hip-hop?

• The Tell-Tale Heart

• Annabel Lee

• The Raven

• The Bells

What is the role of the Griot in West African culture?

• A farmer

• A healer

• A storyteller

• A warrior