Experience the political power of the spoken word! Beloved MC Baba Israel hosts this annual showcase featuring some of the best hip-hop MCs and poets from Brooklyn and beyond. Teens who have participated in Brooklyn Reads are also eligible to perform, sharing original works with their peers.

Includes a pre - or post-show workshop

This event has been canceled due to concerns around the spread of COVID-19. For questions about ticket exchanges and refunds, contact BAM Ticket Services at info@BAM.org. (Note: our phone room is temporarily closed.) Alternatively, please consider donating your tickets at this time and help the arts continue to thrive during these challenging times.

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