A rap meeting between Brazil and U.S.A.

One more party to celebrate the growth of the hip hop culture in Brazil happens next week in São Paulo: the two-day fest Hip Hop Experience will rock the bar Sesc Pompéia with gigs by hyped rap names of the moment, such as DJ Nutz and the bands Mamelo Sound System, SNJ and PosseMenteZulu. The cherry on that cake will be the presence of Rahzel, member of the American rap band The Roots, who couldn't make it to Brazil when his group played the Free Jazz Festival in 1999. To celebrate his first time in the tropics, the beat box expert will be performing along with local acts.