OurStory: Legacy of Northwest Hip Hop – Ishmael Butler

As a founding member of the seminal group, Digable Planets, as well as Shabazz Palaces and Cherry Wine, Ishmael Butler aka Butterfly, made Hip Hop music like it had never been heard before, giving fresh significance to the roots of jazz and infusing references to everything from Black Panthers to existentialist philosophers. 206 Zulu presents OurStory: Legacy of Northwest Hip Hop. Featuring personal stories and first hand accounts from emcees, producers, djs, artists, dancers and practitioners who helped paved the way for Northwest Hip Hop. Subscribe to 206 Zulu on YouTube to watch upcoming episodes of OurStory. Producers: Jesse Kogita King Khazm Associate Producers: Kitty Wu Open Hands Cameras & Sound: Robbin Clemente Music: Alonzo Ybarra DJ Tecumseh Graphics: Wolf Delux Page One Animation: Konee Rok OurStory: Legacy of Northwest Hip Hop is made possible with support by 4Culture and Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.