RAP music is FOLK music: the duality of identity | Justin Harrington | TEDxGreensboro

Demeanor combines various musical genres into a whole -- from development of the banjo in Africa to its use in modern Rap as a folk music of its own. Justin “Demeanor” Harrington is an artist born in Greensboro, North Carolina. merging hip hop and unorthodox folk elements, Harrington bridges the gap between contemporary and traditional cultural music. professionally trained as an actor, he weaves storytelling and character to engage and inspire all around him. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx