A Child's Introduction to Hip-Hop
The Beats, Rhymes, and Roots of a Musical Revolution
$46.21
- Hardcover
96 pages
- Release Date
10 October 2023
Summary
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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780762481026 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0762481021 |
| Author: | Jordannah Elizabeth, Markia Jenai |
| Publisher: | Running Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Running Press Adult |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 10 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 760g |
| Dimensions: | 258mm x 260mm x 18mm |
| Series: | A Child's Introduction |
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Critics Review
“A comprehensive guide to hip-hop, this book delves into its rich history and impact as both a music style and cultural phenomenon.”
–Parents.com
“The ideal music history book for young students who want to know more about the world of hip-hop and rap (as well as for parents who want to introduce their children to some of their favorite artists), A Child’s Introduction to Hip-Hop is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, school, and community American Music History collections.”
–Midwest Book ReviewAbout The Author
Jordannah Elizabeth
Jordannah Elizabeth is an author, music critic, editor, and lecturer. She is the author of She Raised Her Voice! and Astrology for Black Girls. She is a columnist at New York Amsterdam News and her work has appeared in Ms. Magazine, ZORA, Village Voice, LA Weekly, NPR Music, and many other publications. Jordannah has lectured and received invitations as a guest journalist from Harvard University, Pratt Institute, Maryland Institute College of Art, Columbia University, and De Montfort University in Leicester, England. She is a Baltimore native and enjoys reading, travel and spending time with her close friends and family.
Markia Jenai was raised in Detroit, during rough times, but she found her adventure through art and storytelling. She grew up listening to the old stories of her family members, which gave her an interest in history. Her love of art led her to study at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. An avid lover of fantasy settings, cultures, and mythology, Markia has made it her goal to create worlds where people of color are front and center. She lives in Detroit, Michigan.
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