Putting Calgary's hip-hop scene on the map, 10 minutes at a time

CBC Arts | Posted: April 12, 2016 4:49 PM | Last Updated: April 12, 2016

10 artists perform for 10 minutes to impress Calgary's hip hop fans

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Caption: Over the last four years hip-hop promoters 10 at 10 have been trying to put Calgary on the map for a music scene that has nothing to do with country.

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Over the last four years, hip-hop promoters 10 at 10 have been trying to put Calgary on the map for a music scene that has nothing to do with country. Which hasn't exactly been easy in a city known for its big oil and conservative values.

Ultimately, their success has been all about connection, community and culture — as you can see in this short documentary filmed by Josh Wong and produced by Stephanie Matteis for CBC Arts.

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Putting Calgary's hip-hop scene on the map, 10 minutes at a time

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