Exploring Storytelling Through Hip Hop

On Monday, March 31, our Mountain View 7th graders explored the power of storytelling through Hip Hop and Rap with Performing Arts Educator Veronica Talton (taltonconsulting.com)!

In her Rap as Storytelling workshop, students traced the roots of storytelling from Africa to American shores, gaining insight into the cultural evolution of Hip Hop. They learned about the key elements that shape this art form—including rhythm, rhyme, and personal expression—before putting their knowledge into action. The session culminated in students composing and performing their own rap verses, discovering firsthand how music can be a powerful medium for sharing stories and perspectives.

As part of the workshop, students also learned that Hip Hop is more than just music—it's a cultural movement that includes DJing, breakdancing, graffiti art, and MCing (rapping), with rap being the musical expression of Hip Hop.

This engaging experience gave our students a new appreciation for Hip Hop as both an art and a historical movement, enriching their understanding of creative expression and cultural storytelling.

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