Palermo Beats ‘n’ Roots

Continuing the collaboration begun in 2024 with the In Medias Res association, which for 2025 foresees the realization of three musical workshops at the Mind House cooperative, and an evening open to the public to present original tracks.

Specifically foreseen are: a storytelling and rap composition workshop (Feb-Apr 2025) composed of workshop presentation; technical analysis of rhyme and metrics; practical composition exercises; the exploration of social, political and personal themes in rap; creative writing techniques; exercises in brainstorming and free verse, sharing written lyrics; performance techniques and stage presence; and the presentation and sharing of rap lyrics created during the workshop. A workshop on the production of musical arrangements (May-June 2025) composed of: an introduction to beatmaking and the musical production of rap; an overview of essential instruments and software; the construction of drum rhythms and patterns; the use of samples and loops; the creation of bass lines; the development of melodies and harmonies; the use of synthesizers and sound effects; beat mixing and mastering; the optimization of sound; and the creation of complete musical arrangements. And a recording and track editing workshop (Sept.-Nov. 2025) composed of an introduction to audio recording; an overview of recording instruments and techniques; the configuration of DAW; recording vocal and instrumental tracks; effects chains; mixing recorded tracks; the use of equalizers, compressors and other effects; editing tracks; correcting errors and optimizing performance; and the creation of a final, balanced mix.

The entire project will be documented via video recordings of all the phases of the project. In the end, a video-story documentary will be produced, which is a key instrument for the diffusion of results, offering a visual narrative that enhances the efficacy and relevance of the project, making it accessible to a wider public and promoting its replicability in similar contexts.