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Shad Laurier as Hip Hop Artist in Residence Calendar of Events

Shad Laurier as Hip Hop Artist in Residence Calendar of Events

Aug. 21, 2023

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Renowned hip hop artist and Laurier alum, Shad (Shadrach Kabango), a Rwandan-Canadian rapper with an illustrious career spanning seven full-length albums and three EPs since his debut in 2005, is set to return to Wilfrid Laurier University for an exclusive residency from September 25th to September 29th, 2023. With a Juno Award for Rap Recording Of The Year in 2011 and an impressive five of his albums shortlisted for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize—the most shortlist nominations of any artist in the prize’s history—Shad brings a wealth of experience and insight to this engaging series of events.

Navigating Technology and Change for Creatives

Monday, September 25, 2023

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Shad (BBA '05) and Daniel Habashi (BBA ’05), an active music creator and producer in Canada will be looking at the music industry through the lens of technology, and also delving into navigating life and career in a rapidly changing environment.

What changes in technology and digital communications are around the corner for musicians and artists? How can artists navigate a swiftly changing digital landscape? Join this talk on how to make a living as a creative in Canada. Shad, an active music creator and producer in Canada will be joined by Daniel Habashi, former head of TikTok Canada, and now Chief Customer Officer of SSENSE. They’ll talk about making a living as a music creative in Canada. 

This talk is supported with funding from WLU Alumni Association.

Open to all current Laurier students, staff, alumni, and community members.

  • Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Location: A221 & virtual

Reserve your FREE in-person or virtual tickets. Anyone who registers will be sent the virtual link in advance.

Rap Careers from Canada

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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Shad (BBA ’05) and TOBi (BA '15) will talk about their experiences in the music industry and hip hop artists, sharing stories and advice on navigating Canada’s hip hop scene.

Open to all current Laurier students, staff, alumni, and community members.

This event is supported with funding from WLU Alumni Association.

  •  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Theatre Auditorium

Reserve your FREE tickets.

"I just can't not be free" - Hip Hop Showcase

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

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Shad hosts this special showcase event with emerging hip hop artists from university and high schools in the Waterloo Region.

To learn more about performing at this event email choosemusic@wlu.ca. 

  • Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
  • Location: Theatre Auditorium

Reserve your FREE Tickets

Hip Hop in Canada: Histories, Politics, Potentials

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

  • Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
  • Location: A431

A conversation with Shad 

For graduate students at Laurier, this conversation will focus on the history of hip hop in Canada within the global scene. 

This event is supported by the Graduate Enhancement Fund and the Department of Communication Studies (Faculty of Arts)

Explorations in Hip Hop and Live Instrumentation

Thursday, September 28, 2023

  • Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: A431
  • Open to Laurier Faculty of Music students

Freestyle x jazz improvisation. Hosted by Laurier’s Jazz Orchestra, Hip Hop artist Shad will lead a workshop on improvisation of words and music in performance. 

The Art of Vulnerability for Creatives 

Friday, September 29, 2023

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  • Time: 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
  • Location: A431

Join Shad for a talk on the role of vulnerability in engaging in creative work and putting yourself out there. For artists, creatives, public speakers or anyone looking to ignite their performance impact on stage or off.

Reserve your FREE tickets.

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