He incorporated American history into rap music.

Winter break is approaching, and I wonder what everyone's plans are? Whether returning home or staying local, to continue the epidemic prevention from the previous year, I believe many people prefer to stay at home!

Many friends want the author to recommend a play, so today I will recommend a musical from the United States: "Hamilton."

"Hamilton" tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers and the creator of the financial credit system, in a two-hour performance.

Many historical figures in America have been portrayed in various art forms. In 2008, Lin-Manuel Miranda, a playwright under thirty years old, was astonished and deeply moved while reading the biography of Hamilton, saying, "Hip-hop lyrics emerged as I flipped through the pages."

"On May 12, 2009, shortly after taking office, President Obama hosted an 'Evening of Poetry, Music and the Spoken Word' at the White House, and Lin was one of the invited artists. At that time, the White House intended for him to perform a segment from 'In the Heights,' but he had just finished writing the first song 'Hamilton' from the conceptual album, which later evolved into the opening song of the musical. Seizing the opportunity, he decided to take the risk and perform in front of the President and First Lady of Washington. Although his nervous introduction caused the audience to chuckle benevolently, when he finished performing, the whole room was in a frenzy, and the Obamas stood up applauding and cheering." - Shanghai Theatre Magazine

Miranda used catchy hip-hop music as the carrier of this historical narrative, and "Hamilton," this popular musical, not only allows American people and even the world to trace the styles and genres of hip-hop works throughout different eras but also takes the audience back to the late 18th century of America's founding.

Additionally, friends familiar with musicals will surely notice that Miranda pays homage to many outstanding plays and playwrights in this production.

Whether it is the excellent lyrics, script, choreography, outstanding actors, stage design, costume, and makeup, "Hamilton" has swept major musical awards since its release, attracting countless music fans to pay attention to this artistic work and American founding history.

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