How hip-hop changed the world
One of the most powerful forces in music history, Public Enemy turned hip-hop into an instrument for social and political change. Join music legend, activist, and US Ambassador Chuck D in conversation with broadcaster and presenter Nihal Arthanayake, as they discuss the fight for social justice, genre-defying sound, and hiphop’s seismic cultural impact.
This exploration of the struggle of Black America will celebrate a movement that made the world stop and listen.
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Who's who?
Chuck D
Speaker
Nihal Arthanayake
Host
BIOGRAPHIES
Cultural icon, music legend, author, activist, US Ambassador, and Grammy Lifetime
Achievement winner, Chuck D has spent over 30 years advocating for social justice and political reform through the co-founded hip-hop act, Public Enemy. He is also a Board member of the Hip-Hop Museum, Library of Congress, and Hip-Hop Health.
Nihal Arthanayake is an acclaimed broadcaster, presenter, journalist, and author.
Starting out in the music industry, Nihal is now known for his unrivalled long-form
cultural interviews and activism on diversity. With over twenty-five years’ experience
across media platforms, Nihal is one of the most recognisable voices of British radio
