In Paris, Hip-Hop Takes Center Stage // The Paris Hip-Hop Festival

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By Lisa Pham

"Street culture will be put in the spotlight during the Paris Hip-Hop festival, about to begin its fifth year, from June 22 to July 4. The festival (paris-hiphop.com), organized by Hip Hop Citoyens, a group that promotes the musical genre, in partnership with the city of Paris, is packed with concerts, films, workshops, roundtable discussions and block parties. Over 300 artists will be performing across more than a dozen venues."