As you may, or may not have guessed, Human #1 is Tupac Shakur. Human #2: Tupac Shakur As you may, or may not have guessed, Human #2 is also Tupac Shakur. This has, in fact been, a tale of 2 Pacs—all of the information presented in both versions of his story is true. I imagine that you have heard of...
I’d like to tell you the 2 true tales of humans who lived in a similar place and time. For now, we’ll simply call them ‘Human #1’ and ‘Human #2.’ Or, #HumanONE & #HumanTWO if you prefer. Human #1 was born in Harlem, NY, and later moved to Baltimore, MD with his mother. began his artistic training...
Denver Art Society 734 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204 September 6, 2019, 6-8PM Eight fellows from Cohort 3 have completed the Youth on Record fellowship program, and are competing for awards ranging from $1000 to $2000 to put towards their creative projects and dreams. Their creativity will be on...
This past academic year, I got the opportunity to participate in a pilot program called Side by Side Teaching. The concept is to pair a Denver Public School Educator with a Youth on Record Teaching Artist and co-teach a class. Through this program we learn our individual strengths as educators and...
The 5th Annual Youth on Record Block Party Youth on Record's Block Party and Community Celebration will bring together close to 1,000 community members for a day-long outdoor mini-festival. This free event is a Youth-led and Youth-designed event. Join us June 1st, 2019 at Youth on Record from 11:00...
Insight into the power of collective performance, anonymity and what to expect from the annual May 4 Sci-Fi Bash. (left photo: Studio Apocalypse) Denver-based itchy-O are an enigma. More of an experience than a “show,” the 50+ member ensemble dissolves the barrier between audience and performer in...
Youth on Record’s third class of Fellows brings new dimensions to the program. Cohorts one and two were predominantly male, and their musical and artistic interests revolved around rap and hip-hop. This new cohort brings gender diversity and a wide range of arts and aesthetics. Musically, there are...
One of the very first lessons I do with a new class is something I call “Boots and Cats: An Intro to Beatboxing” where we learn the history of beatboxing, the anatomy of a drum kit, beat patterns, and a sprinkling of mic technique. I love being able to do this with my classes towards the beginning...
Have you been to Open Lab? Do you want to record your songs, practice your instrument, or learn to produce the next hit beat? If so, Youth on Record’s after school program Open Lab is the perfect spot for you. If you are a youth between the ages of 14 and 20 you can join our program. Every Friday...
