Legendary American photographer and author of hip hop culture Ernie Paniccioli is coming to Liverpool to raise the curtain on a series of events on the night preceding the opening of Liverpool Sound City. Ernie will launch a major photographic exhibition of his work at FACT gallery in Liverpool on 18th May (6.30pm-8.30pm) which will continue to run for one month. Ernie will also partake in an exclusive Q&A at the opening event along with his friend and one of the original legends of hip hop, Afrika Bambaataa.
Liverpool Sound City also announces their second movie screening as part of the festival, with the UK premiere of The Other Side of Hip Hop: The Sixth Element, directed by Dion Michael Ashman, which details the life, art, politics and work of hip hop photographer and author Ernie Paniccioli, and also stars Afrika Bambaataa, Chuck D, Flava Flav, MC Lyte and Russell Simmons. Following this unique event Bambaataa will be performing a rare DJ set at The Masque on Seel Street, Liverpool where he will be joined by local stars, DJ Olabean, Nikki Blaze and Caktus..13.
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