Next Level interviews Dr. Elliot Gann for their “Roots and Branches” series, which documents the experiences of their artists-in-residence. As one of the first artists to participate in Next Level: Team Senegal, Dr. Gann reflects on his experience in Africa, and discusses both the psychological impact of Hip Hop and its potential to influence cross-cultural diplomacy. To learn more about Next Level, visit: http://nextlevel-usa.org/