Yuri Lane is a one man sound machine technique who takes the audience on a hip hop journey using only his mouth and a microphone. He performs full length one-man shows, freestyle beatbox with Jewish and middle eastern influences and bibliodrama workshops for youth. He is best known for his shows Soundtrack City and From Tel Aviv to Ramallah. The latter is a hip hop journey about Amir, an Israeli dj and delivery boy from Tel Aviv, and Khalid, an internet café ower from Ramallah.
Their lives intertwine when they meet at a checkpoint in this modern retelling of Jacob and Esau. Set against the backdrop of ongoing violence in Israel, Lane’s piece asks for peace, understanding and coexistence in a unique beatbox style that has captivated thousands in New York, Detroit, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Yuri also teaches biblio-drama, beatbox lessons and shows for young audiences on Jewish themes. An engaging entertainer for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Hear the music: Ladies and Gentlemen Booking and performance inquiries: info@j-arts.org
