FORTHRIGHT

FORTHRIGHT - Straight forward, direct - follows different artists in conflict areas, who found ways to oppose the systems in charge. Their common tool against oppression and injustice and for peace and human rights is spoken word and rap music.

With the aim of portraying musicians or rather hip hop and rap artitsts I began FORTHRIGHT.

For more than six years I travelled to thirteen regions of crisis to find out that rap music can be seen as an universal approach for positiv change. I have met several great artists who are struggling against social injustice and abuse. Forthright goes back to the roots and values of hip hop. Forthright meaning direct and outspoken, shows what those artists do. They use their voice and raise it againt injustice and oppression, even though it menas to risk one‘s life and freedom.

Through many encounters I have come a long way which led me to contemplate, reflect and consider. I have a lot of new experiences and met so many great people which is, in fact, a great personal enrichment. I hope to allow and contribute to a better understanding through presenting this work.

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Diana Avella with her son

Diana Avella with her son walking through the Barrios she grew up above Bogota, Colombia. She is one of the first female rap artists in Colombia and became a popular artist raising her voice against injustice and inequality. With her strong voice and powerful lyrics, she inspires a lot of people in her own country but also abroad. Especially the role of women is a huge concern which is a central topic in her music.

Deeb

Deeb performed in Tahir Square during the revolution and was part of the movement aiming for better conditions in Egypt. He addresses political, social and cultural issues in a very comprehensible way and is therefore most popular amongst the youth.

Lam Tungwar

Lam Tungwar was a child soldier for several years. He found a way to assimilate his struggles with music and is, unfailingly, telling the world to end war. He is a strong ambassador for ending violence and creating peace in South Sudan.

Emmanuel Jal

Emmanuel Jal was born in South Sudan. He struggled as a child soldier and has a unique biography and a torn childhood. He uses his music to transform his pain from the past into positivity for the future. He is unfailingly telling his story by sharing his experiences in order to inspire people to live in peace.

Copy of Exhibition views of the Exhibition at Galerie Droste Wuppertal.

Exhibition views of the Exhibition at Galerie Droste Wuppertal.

FORTHRIGHT Book during the Athens Photo Festival 2017 at the Benaki Museum.

Sascha Kraus aus Essen ist um die Welt gereist und hat HipHop-Musiker fotografiert - Jetzt ist sein Projekt fertig.
Posted by WDR Lokalzeit Ruhr on Dienstag, 14. März 2017

WDR Lokalzeit from the 14th of March

Sister Fa from my book FORTHRIGHT on the #SVLA1 Screen in downtown Los Angeles, as a part of the StandardVision SV Showcase X Month of Photography Los Angeles.

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