Latin hip hop artists are advancing the poetic traditions of their countries in unique ways. Nevertheless, academia and poetic circles have surprisingly not embraced and celebrated these artists as poets. This program, with video and lyric examples will make a case for hip hop as the new poetry with a focus on Latinos in the U.S. and the Americas. Catalina Maria Johnson, Ph.D. leads this lively, light, and fun program focused on participation, discussion, and musical enjoyment!