Provider Details

Provider: Christylez Bacon

Address
Washington,

Teaching Artist

Christylez Bacon (pronounced: chris-styles) is a Grammy nominated progressive hip-hop artist and multi-instrumentalist from Southeast, Washington, DC. As a performer, Christylez multi-tasks between instruments (djembe, acoustic guitar, human beatbox), while continuing the oral tradition of storytelling through his lyrics. With a mission towards cultural acceptance and unification through music, he is constantly pushing the envelope – performing at the National Cathedral, becoming the first hip-hop artist to be featured at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, composing and performing with symphony orchestras across the country, collaborating with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and creating an international culture exchange project between Washington, DC and Brasilía, Brazil.

Events and Programs Offered

Christylez Bacon - Workshops & Residencies

Workshops and residencies for students, teachers, performing ensembles, and community groups delve into topics like hip-hop songwriting, human beatbox, collaborative composition, and improvisational ideas and techniques. Duo workshops spotlighting cross-cultural collaboration also available. Workshops may be scheduled individually, in a series, or as part of…
Program/Event Format: In School Residency, In School Workshop, Professional Development
Art Forms: Storytelling, Music, Creative Writing

Human Beatbox

Christylez Bacon combines rhyming, storytelling, and interactive call and response choruses with diverse instrumentation (West African djembe drum, acoustic guitar, human beatboxing). This high-energy educational program delivers a message of cultural acceptance and unification blending traditional elements of musical styles from jazz to hip-hop. (available…
Program/Event Format: In School Performance
Art Forms: Storytelling, Music

Beatbox Remix

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 Celtic harp, Chinese dulcimer, balafon, and cello to create a unique musical experience spotlighting teamwork and creativity. Beatbox Remix performances…
Program/Event Format: In School Performance
Art Forms: Storytelling, Music