Amir Issaa – Educating with Hip Hop

Rido meets Amir Issaa, a leading figure in Italian Hip Hop, for a conversation about his latest projects.

Amir talks to us about his recent book “Rap in the Classroom - Tools and Pathways for Secondary School” the result of ten years of teaching experience in schools and universities around the world. The chat then shifts to his new album “Next Time Fire,” released on February 21 and available in streaming and vinyl format. The nine-track album is a clear homage to intellectual James Baldwin, addressing crucial issues such as racialization in contemporary Italian society. Amir talks about his artistic and educational journey, revealing how Hip Hop culture, his personal history and his books have become central tools in his work with students and teachers. An interview that highlights the power of words and the social impact of music, with a look at the “I Live for This - Power to Words” project, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.