Hip-Hop Meets the Music of India

Free and open to the public Hip-Hop Meets the Music of India Sunday, July 22, 5 p.m. Indian Violinist Nistha Raj and Grammy-nominated progressive hip-hop artist Christylez Bacon present a collaboration that mixes genres of music native to each of their cultural upbringings, Hindustani Classical music and acoustic Hip-Hop and D.C.’s Go-Go. “When you think of Indian classical music, you probably don’t expect to hear beat box, or strains of jazz, and even rock. But that’s exactly what Nistha Raj is all about. The violinist is mixing classical Hindustani music with modern sounds to bring it to a new generation of music lovers. ” NPR Tell Me More Location McLean Central Park Gazebo, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd. McLean, VA 22101 Free Parking at Dolley Madison Library