Upcoming Columbia Event: Screening of Rap Divas (10/28)

[Dimitris Antoniou]

Dear list members,  

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Public Humanities Initiative (SNFPHI) and the University Seminar in Modern Greek at Columbia University are organizing a screening of Jazra Khaleed and Silvia Tsobanaki's documentary-in-progress Rap Divas, which explores the world of female rappers in Greece, on Tuesday, October 28. It will be followed by a discussion with Khaleed about the role of Greek hip-hop in his poetry. You can register for the event here and read Lifo's article about the project here. See below for further details. We look forward to seeing you!   

With all good wishes,   
Dimitris  

Dimitris Antoniou

Lecturer in Hellenic Studies, Department of Classics

Associate Director, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Public Humanities Initiative

Columbia University

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Screening of Rap Divas (Documentary-in-progress directed by Jazra Khaleed and Silvia Tsobanaki) and Discussion with Khaleed
Hamilton 613
October 28, 2025
16:00-17:30 EST

Poet Jazra Khaleed will present excerpts from Rap Divas, a documentary in progress that he is co-directing with photographer Silvia Tsobanaki. Rap Divas follows five rappers as they try to organize a concert at the Women’s Prison in Thiva. The documentary explores gender dynamics in Greek rap and the challenges that working-class women face in contemporary Greek society, while also shedding light on the intersections between the rap scene and poetic production. The screening will be followed by a poetry reading by Khaleed and a discussion.

*The footage that will be screened will be in Greek without subtitles. Seating is limited. Registration closes at NOON on Monday, October 27th. If you do not have a Columbia ID, you will receive a QR code to access the campus. Non-CU affiliates will be swiped into Hamilton Hall between 3:45-4:00 PM.