Program / Event Details

Collaborative duo performances celebrate diverse musical traditions and explore where styles meet. Elements of hip-hop, like human beatbox, rhyming, and storytelling, blend with instruments like guzheng, balafon, and harp to create a unique musical experience spotlighting teamwork and creativity. Performances connect to Christylez’s innovative Beatbox Remix video series (Instagram, Facebook Watch, YouTube) and are engaging, memorable options for school assemblies, as well as heritage month celebrations, International Nights, festivals, and family events. Duo options available upon request (fees vary by collaborator) and may be customized to suit themes, occasions, and events. (available for scheduling throughout the school year; start times may be tailored to the school schedule)

Duo program options include:

Beatbox Remix: Hip-Hop & Harp: What happens when a hip-hop beatbox artist and a classical harp player work together? A totally unique musical experience! Join in as Christylez Bacon & Abbie Palmer create new music with your help, and learn about musical theory, creativity, & teamwork along the way. (Special theming available for celebrations of Celtic heritage, including St. Patrick’s Day.)

Beatbox Remix: Christylez Bacon & Qi Yu: Guzheng (Chinese zither) artist Qi Yu joins Christylez Bacon for an innovative performance exploring cross-cultural collaboration through music. Elements of hip-hop blend with elements of traditional and modern Chinese music to bring a wholly original performance that pushes the envelope for musical collaboration. (Special theming available for celebrating Lunar New Year and AANHPI Heritage Month)