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