Special Event @ National Geographic in Washington, DC on 12/12/2009.
Nas and Damian "Jr.Gong" Marley explore the origins of the deeply-rooted, reggae, and hip-hop genre, tracing both sounds forward to African Music.
They will debate and celebrate the implications of the culture's impact on the global community with a panel of pioneers - from DJ Kool Herc and DJ Red Alert to Jamaican dancehall Legend, Daddy U-Roy, King Jammy, and moderator Sway Colloway of MTV.
This event will also be streamed live and broadcast online at Natgeomusic.net
The event will be followed by an after-party and open-mic show at Zanibar, a Washinton, DC nightclub, and will feature all event participants. Ticket price includes entry tot the after-party.
Event in general admission. Tickets are limited, and all tickets must be pricked up at door. The event at National Geographic is being filmed for an exciting upcoming documentary.
