32 The Queens Courier • AUGUST 27, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Museum of the Moving Image screens documentaries on hip-hop BY IT’S IN QUEENS [email protected] @ItsInQueens Clive Campbell brought two turntables and a microphone to his sister’s birthday party in a Bronx apartment building on Aug. 11, 1973. This immigrant from Jamaica, who is now known as “DJ Kool Herc,” improvised a bit by scratching vinyl records to create beats and tell stories in rhyme while attendees danced. Hip-hop was born. On Aug. 27, the Museum of the Moving Image kicks off Made You Look: Documenting the Art, History, Power and Politics of Hip-Hop Culture, a series of documentaries that examine this distinctly American genre from its origins to its current worldwide influence. “Fresh Dressed,” which features interviews with Kanye West, Sean Combs, Russell Simmons and urban fashion designers, screens on opening night. Then, director Sacha Jenkins, style legend Dapper Dan, and Elena Romero, who wrote “Free Stylin’: How Hip Hop Changed the Fashion Industry,” will partici pate in a panel discussion moderated by Martha Diaz, director of the Hip-Hop Education Center. This free event takes place at the Jacob Riis Settlement House in Queensbridge. The four-month series then continues at the museum. “In My Father’s House” will be presented on Sept. 25 with another discussion led by Diaz. Set in Chicago’s south side, this documentary depicts the yearlong journey of Grammywinning rapper Che “Rhymefest” Smith, from homelessness and alcoholism to self-discovery and redemption, highlighted by a reunion with his homeless father. “Shake the Dust,” which chronicles breakdancing’s influence on poor neighborhoods around the world, will show on Oct. 23 with another Diaz-guided chat. Queensbridge-raised rapper Nas is the executive producer of this movie, which features jaw-dropping dance moves. The series ends with Rubble Kings and a conversation between director Shan Nicholson and Diaz. This film tells the story of New York City gangs from 1968 to 1975, their influence on city life, and the way they finally chose peace. Beach Boy Brian Wilson to perform at Queens College BY ALINA SURIEL [email protected] @alinangelica There will be good vibrations at Queens College this October. The Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson will be performing a selection of classic hits and material from his new solo album at the Flushing college located at 65-30 Kissena Blvd. on Oct. 9. Wilson’s solo album, “No Pier Pressure,” was released in April, and the show will also feature The Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine. The performance is slated to begin at 8 p.m. at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts in the Colden Auditorium. Tickets run from $39 to $89 and are on sale now. Brian Wilson is one of pop music’s most deeply revered figures, the main creative force behind some of the most cherished recordings in rock history and co-founder of The Beach Boys. He played an active part in creating the band’s distinctive sound, co-writing, arranging, producing and performing in more than two dozen The Beach Boys Top 40 hits. Wilson was only 20 years old when the group released their first album, Surfin’ Safari, in 1962. The group went on to have nine consecutive “gold” albums including classics like “Surfer Girl,” “I Get Around,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Help Me Rhonda” Photo courtesy of Kupferberg Center for the Arts and “California Girls.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit kupferbergcenter. org. Brian Wilson
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