origin of Hip Hop Flashcards
1
Q
where?
A
South Bronx area of New York city, USA in 1970s
2
Q
what South Bronx known as?
A
ghetto for poor Hispanic and black Americans
3
Q
what factors contributed to economic and social changes during 1960s?
A
- downturn in economy
- change in demographics
- cross-city expressway
- combination of above factors create a ghetto of poor, out-of-work, marginalised ppl
4
Q
what was significant contribute to hip hop?
A
general consensus that a ‘block party’ given by Clive Campbell (aka DJ Kool Herc) and his sister Cindy in 1973
5
Q
contribution of DJ Kool Herc?
A
he contributed to creation of break-dancing and rap which is associated with HH today
6
Q
what was HH for youth of SOuth Bronx?
A
tell stories, outlet for having fun and way for youth to feel connected.
7
Q
although HH changed over years, what remains same?
A
principles of community and social protest are still a powerful presence
