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On Stage: Christian Rap At Rap Fest

Rap Fest is a Christian rap outreach festival in the Bronx. This is its 21st year. (Steven Sanchez)
Rap Fest is a Christian rap outreach festival in the Bronx. This is its 21st year. (Steven Sanchez)

“On Stage” is our weekly look at what’s happening on the boards across the country, from comedy shows to poetry slams to music festivals.

Today, we turn now to Rap Fest, a Christian rap outreach festival tomorrow in the Bronx in Vidalia Park. This is its 21st year.

Co-founder Bert Bocachica joins Here & Now’s Robin Young to talk about the festival.

Songs In This Segment

  • Heesun Lee, “I Break Stereotypes” featuring MC Jin
  • Righteouz Knight, “Spiritual Warfare”
  • K-Drama, “FWD”


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Guest

  • Bert Bocachica, rap artist and co-founder of Rap Fest. He tweets @rapfestradio.

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