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In a final flurry before the turn of the millennium, the Philippine rock scene was jolted from its foundations by the entry of bands with a philosophy never seen before on local shores. The international scene was rife with bands that tried to combine elements of hip-hop, metal, hard rock and other influences, and it seemed like Pinoys who were into that kind of music were more than happy to ...

In a final flurry before the turn of the millennium, the Philippine rock scene was jolted from its foundations by the entry of bands with a philosophy never seen before on local shores. The international scene was rife with bands that tried to combine elements of hip-hop, metal, hard rock and other influences, and it seemed like Pinoys who were into that kind of music were more than happy to ...

This month's book selection features memoirs from Bryan Batt, Kristin Chenoweth and Carol Burnett; John Caird's directing tips; an anthology of hip-hop playwrights and a history of Philly's Walnut Street Theatre. Plus, some theatre folks tell us what they're reading.

This month's book selection features memoirs from Bryan Batt, Kristin Chenoweth and Carol Burnett; John Caird's directing tips; an anthology of hip-hop playwrights and a history of Philly's Walnut Street Theatre. Plus, some theatre folks tell us what they're reading.

Abul-Hussein writes: “Hip hop” in the 21th century has taken the position of heavy metal in the 80’s. To the conscious observer the clear references to “satan” are evident and the indirect references are abundant. From Kayne West to Outerspace hip hop has traversed the boundaries of moral action and life affirming values, it is a realm where moral consciousness is obscured and human being has no worth. Today hip hop celebrates musically and honors poetically idolatry, occultism, illicit sex,