MUSICAL REVOLUTION SWEEPS NATION AND BEYOND
How did a bunch of young people from the inner city create a genre of music that became a global phenomenon? From its humble origins at house parties in the Bronx, where DJs mixed old records to create new sounds, charismatic MCs let their clever lyrics flow, and B-boys and B-girls pioneered inventive dance moves, hip-hop quickly became a musical and cultural revolution
Hip-Hop: The Beat of America
Meet Aaliyah, a hip-hop superfan who is about to get a lesson in all things “old school” courtesy of her dad, who grew up in the 1970s when rap music first hit the scene. The pair take a day trip to the Bronx where Aaliyah discovers the many unsung heroes who helped create the foundations of the hip-hop we all enjoy todaySo get ready to drop the beat, bust a move, and get down with some fresh rap knowledge!
Perfect for readers of Can''t Stop, Won''t Stop and Nathan Hale''s Hazardous tales.
Format |
Häftad |
Omfång |
144 sidor |
Språk |
Engelska |
Förlag |
Roaring Brook Press |
Utgivningsdatum |
2024-02-12 |
ISBN |
9781250795762 |