North Philadelphia History Festival: "SlowDrag"

The North Philadelphia History Festival (NPHF) is a cultural celebration of the African American and Puerto Rican communities in North Philadelphia. Across four days, historic sites along Ridge Avenue, North Broad Street and other locales will be transformed into living exhibits created by artists, historians, curators and other cultural workers. These multimedia projects and events will explore the emergence and impact of these communities in the 19th and 20th century.

PROJECTS:

SlowDrag
Artists: Mendi + Keith Obadike
Category: Mobile Sound Installation
Location: Ridge Avenue
Date & Time: 3:00-5:00PM

SlowDrag is a unique public art project created by artists Mendi and Keith Obadike. It is a mobile community-powered sound installation that takes the form of a procession of cars playing synchronized, original music through high-end sound systems. The project aims to encircle Black communities with a slow love song, creating a moving, immersive sound experience.