Palestinian hip hop on screen

Slingshot Hip Hop is a 2008 documentary that amplifies the voices of Palestinian youth living in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel. The young artists use hip-hop culture to address class and gender differences and to bridge political boundaries.

The film is presented by Cinema Politica Yellowknife in co-operation with Focus on Palestine. Middle eastern desserts and teas will be served and discussion is encouraged following the presentation.

The film begins at 7 p.m. tonight at Northern United Place.

Live from New York, it's Saturday morning

Capitol Theatre broadcasts a live performance of Puccini's final opera, Turandot, on Saturday morning. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the opera begins at 11 a.m.

Opera star Maria Guleghina portrays the title role, a Chinese princess who beheads suitors who fail to solve her riddles. The drama is being staged at the famous Metropolitan Opera in New York.

Tina Roy in the spotlight

Singer/songwriter Tina Roy performs at Javaroma tomorrow evening. Roy and her acoustic guitar share the cafe stage from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m.

The 22-year-old Metis recording artist will play songs off her third album, Lessons in Anatomy.

The free concert is organized by Music NWT as part of the group's ongoing featured performer series.

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