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

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

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

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