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Groundwaves Generations with MURS
Hip-hop for the whole family!
Photos from a previous Groundwaves Generations event at the National Public Housing Museum. Photos by Kendall Jackson Jr.
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National Public Housing Museum, 919 S. Ada Street, Chicago, IL 60607
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Join the National Public Housing Museum and West Coast rap icon and innovator MURS for an afternoon of live performance, intergenerational activities, interactive exhibits, food, and fun!
This Sunday, Groundwaves Generations features a live performance by musical artist Zion Ali, a footwork workshop led by Mike D Chicago, a diorama-making workshop led by Collective Learning Lab, a new scavenger hunt with prizes, and more!
FREE. Food and refreshments included. Please register in advance so we can plan accordingly!
About Groundwaves Generations
Produced in collaboration with Groundwaves—a unique platform for hip-hop, community building, and collaboration—Groundwaves Generations transforms the typical family museum outing into an intergenerational day party, with family-friendly MCs, beat makers, and creative activities happening throughout the museum.
Groundwaves Generations occurs on select Sundays throughout the year: March 29, May 3, May 31, June 28, and August 2.
Featuring
Zion Ali is a powerhouse vocalist, dynamic performer, and youth advocate using music to inspire and unite. His album I Believe In Youth empowers the next generation, while his breakout single “Make It Through” serves as a rallying cry for resilience. He’s rocked major stages like Englewood Music Festival, South Shore music fest, the Bud Billiken Parade, UniverSoul Circus, Taste of Chicago, and Lollapalooza, leaving crowds energized and inspired. More than an artist, Zion is a movement, proving that music can change lives.
Michael Davis, better known as Mike D Chicago, is a South Side native and multifaceted creative—singer, songwriter, dancer (Chicago Footwork), instructor, host, mentor, and choreographer. He serves as Chicago Program Manager for Creative Netwerk, building arts opportunities for youth through partnerships with organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs, Chicago Park District, By The Hand, and the City of Chicago’s DCASE. As a performer and educator, Mike has collaborated with Apple, Nike, Puma, Red Bull, the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago Sky, Chicago White Sox, Jacobs Pillow, Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, and more, with stages spanning Lollapalooza, the NBA All-Star Game, and Good Morning America. His singles “Claim It” and “Everybody Ain’t Inner Circle” continue to inspire audiences worldwide. In 2025, he proudly co-hosted Red Bull Dance Your Style Chicago, further cementing his role as a cultural leader. Locally, Mike leads Community Werks, a weekly donation-based class that serves as a safe, uplifting creative space for all.
Collective Learning Lab partners with youth in Chicago to create community-centered projects that inspire civic engagement and connection to their city. In partnership with artist Larry Peyton, Collective Learning Lab will run a drop-in, creative diorama making activity for all ages to encourage the exploration of home.
MURS is a true artist and entrepreneur, who has crafted a remarkable legacy and lifted many other artists as he’s climbed. He has collaborated with a range of artists, from Snoop and E-40 to Mac Miller and Kendrick. MURS also founded the most successful independent rap festival, Paid Dues. He has toured the world and performed at many notable festivals; Coachella, Bonnaroo and Camp Flognaw to name just a few. Among his numerous accolades, MURS was also the first emcee to set the Guinness World Record for Rap Marathon, rapping nonstop for an astounding 26 hours live on Twitch. MURS has certainly carved a unique path in the music industry with 18 solo albums, numerous collaborative projects, and 20 plus years touring nationally and internationally. He also created Groundwaves, a national music mentorship and artist development platform that currently is active in three different states.
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