While the Bronx is often hailed as the birthplace of hip hop, the genre’s roots run deep in African traditions, where rhythm, storytelling, and dance are integral to daily life. One could argue ...
There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the ...
Everyone knows that one of the most important aspects of a party is having great music that can get people on the dance floor. Hip-hop's inception came from house parties hosted in the Bronx in ...
“We didn’t call it... Hip-hop has come a long way since DJ Kool Herc started isolating funk-record instrumental breaks to make Bronx dance parties even more danceable. Along the way, it ...
Beats, Art & Fashion blended dance, singing, music, fashion, visual art and poetry into a celebration of Black History Month ...
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is set to host Celebrate Hip Hop on February 15 and 16, offering an immersive experience ...