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In the 1970s, a musical and cultural movement was sparked in the Bronx neighbourhood of New York City. Led by three DJs who performed at local block parties, DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash become known as the Holy Trinity of hip-hop and they helped establish the four main pillars of the genre: deejaying, mc''ing, break dancing, and graffiti art.

From these early days, acclaimed journalist and music critic Jordannah Elizabeth takes kids on a journey through the history of hip-hop, helping young readers understand how and why it was invented, and how it evolved into a powerful platform that gave (and still gives) a voice to the often-ignored Black community in America. From Tupac Shakur and Ms. Lauryn Hill to Drake and Tyler the Creator, kids will celebrate some of hip-hop''s biggest names while learning about the roots of their musical sounds, and the community that propelled them into stardom.

Packed with modern, charming illustrations, includin

A Childs Introduction to HipHop

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      Publisher: Running Press,U.S.
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/08/2023
      ISBN13: 9780762481026, 978-0762481026
      ISBN10: 0762481021
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In the 1970s, a musical and cultural movement was sparked in the Bronx neighbourhood of New York City. Led by three DJs who performed at local block parties, DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash become known as the Holy Trinity of hip-hop and they helped establish the four main pillars of the genre: deejaying, mc''ing, break dancing, and graffiti art.

      From these early days, acclaimed journalist and music critic Jordannah Elizabeth takes kids on a journey through the history of hip-hop, helping young readers understand how and why it was invented, and how it evolved into a powerful platform that gave (and still gives) a voice to the often-ignored Black community in America. From Tupac Shakur and Ms. Lauryn Hill to Drake and Tyler the Creator, kids will celebrate some of hip-hop''s biggest names while learning about the roots of their musical sounds, and the community that propelled them into stardom.

      Packed with modern, charming illustrations, includin

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