8th ANNIVERSARY of 206 ZULU Universal Zulu Nation Seattle Chapter Celebration of Hip Hop Culture

Update:

sorry because Last.fm did not accept all the artists names when I tried to add them to the list, you will find more on the flyer.

It is possible that several bands and artists have the same name and last.fm shows a picture with the wrong artists, but this one is a Hip Hop culture event.


Held in Seattle, Washington Feb. 17-19th, 2012

National Hip Hop Summit featuring:
-DJ AFRIKA BAMBAATAA
-Zulu Jam: DJ & MC Performances
-Zulu Throwdown B-Boy/Girl Competition
4 vs 4 Crew Battles for $1,000 Cash & Prizes
-Infinity Night
-Graff Expo & Live Art
-Hip Hop Youth Summit
-Workshops
-Meeting of the Minds
-Food & More!


Each year, Hip Hop supporters from around the country gather in Seattle, Washington to celebrate and experience the 206 Zulu - Universal Zulu Nation Anniversaries.

In only a few short years, 206 Zulu has recieved wide recognition for the precedence it has set in community-building, education, outreach, activism, and artistic excellence. Since its inception in 2004, 206 Zulu has taken the UZN motto of « Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding » to another level for the next generation.

Once a year, 206 Zulu dedicates Presidents weekend in February as a time to celebrate not just the organizations accomplishments, but to pay tribute to the entire Hip Hop culture.

Continuing in the tradition of ‘Peace, Love, Unity & Having Fun’, this 3 day event carries a mission to

* Celebrate the 8th Anniversary of 206 Zulu.

* Preserve and promote the elements of Hip Hop culture: Deejaying and Emceeing (music), Graff (visual art), and B-Boying/B-Girling (dance).

* Delineate the uplifting and empowering essence of Hip Hop.

* Create dialog to aid in solutions to prevalent issues in the Hip Hop community and the world at large.

* Raise consciousness on aforementioned issues to those outside the Hip Hop community.

* Heighten the exposure of emerging artists from around the country.

* Motivate youth by providing positive avenues of self-expression and encouraging unity.

* Open lines of communication for personal growth and networking.

* Unify people of all-ages from all walks of life.





This coming February 17-19th, 206 Zulu will be celebrating it’s 8th Anniversary and Black History Month with three days of true-school Hip Hop, showcasing some of today’s emerging artists from around the country and beyond! All day-time events are all-ages and FREE to the public. 206 Zulu will host an international b-boy/girl competition, a graffiti art showcase and live art, educational-orientated workshops and more. Additionally, 206 Zulu will host a series of after-parties as well as Zulu Nation specials on local urban media sources to add to the weekend experience!! Come and be a part of Seattle Hip Hop history/herstory!!!



Schedule


Friday 2/17
7pm-12am Infinity Night / Opening event, djs, national meet & greet, chess, blackbook sessions, b-boy/girl cyphers, battle registration
Free - All Ages

Saturday 2/18
1pm-5pm - Hip Hop Youth Summit
12pm-5pm - Graff Expo / Mural in progress
Free - All Ages

8pm-12am Zulu Jam
8pm-11am Zulu Throwdown Prelims
$10 Adv. - All Ages

Sunday 2/19
2pm-5pm Meeting of the Minds / Community Forum
Free - All Ages

6pm-12am Zulu Jam
6pm-12am Zulu Throwdown Top 16
$10 Adv. - All Ages

All events located at Washington Hall
153- 14th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122