Jahi of Microphone Mechanics enjoys unlikely partnerships on creative projects in unlikely places. Using Hip Hop as a medium and pedagogy, Jahi designs educational experiences deeply rooted in Black culture, science, drums, and inspirational talks. Since 1990, Jahi has created drums with youth and has shared more than 10,000 drums with various communities around the world. Microphone Mechanics is committed to adding more culturally relevant programming in the area of STEM, and here you will see other aspects of how Jahi expresses his creativity with community. If you are interested in more information or partnering, contact us at administration@iamjahi.com.
Scratching the Surface- curated by Jahi of Microphone Mechanics connecting the science of the turntable and the history of Hip Hop to STEM with Berkeley Lab featuring MacArthur Award Winner Dr. Carl Haber, Miles Green, Dr. Dukes, and Alisa Bettale. Click photo to watch the full video.
JAHI MAKES DRUMS WITH THE COMMUNITY
Marin City 80 event
San Francisco Human Rights Foundation event
Bring on the Drums event
Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland, CA- Bring on the Drums
Skyline High, Oakland, CA-Bring on the Drums
Bring on the Drums- deYoung Museum, San Francisco, CA
Music Education for 5th graders.