Ongoing History Daily: The origin of the term “hip hop”
Hip-hop continues to be a major force in culture and an influence on other genres of music. But have you ever wondered why it’s called “hip-hop?” The answer lies in
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Ongoing History Daily: The origin of the term “hip hop”
Hip-hop continues to be a major force in cultural and an influence on other genres of music. But have you ever wondered why it’s called “hip-hop?” The answer may lie
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Watching The Get Down on Netflix? Then You Need to Know More About Grandmaster Flash
I’m a little late to The Get Down on Netflix–their answer to Vinyl for the history of rap and hip hop–but what I’ve seen so far is very good. At
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Tonight: Grandmaster Flash & Afrika Bambaataa School Toronto Proper
[Andrew Epstein takes a break from metal to give props to two of the godfathers of hip hop. And there’s more to come. Stand by. -AC] This Saturday night, Toronto
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The Lost Art of Hip Hop with Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa
Check out this event happening at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto next Saturday night. Talk about history! Event: Grandmaster Flash & Afrika Bambaataa Lost Art of Hip Hop
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