The Rap Attack: African Jive to New York Hip Hop
by David Toop
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"An early, important account on the evolution of hip-hop music and culture, exploring its roots and various manifestations. Contents include background information on a number of seminal groups, with coverage of DJ-ing, MC-ing, graffiti and breakdancing. Complemented with superb black and white photographs throughout by Patricia Bates." -- Descriptions from Captain Ahab's Rare Books, bookseller.Tags
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David Toop is a writer, musician and curator. His books include Ocean of Sound, Haunted Weather and Sinister Resonance. He is Professor of Audio Culture and Improvisation at University of the Arts London, UK.
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- Music, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
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- 780.899607307471 — Arts & recreation Music Music Groups of people Ethnic and national groups Other ethnic and national groups
- LCC
- ML3556 .T66 — Music Literature on music Literature on music History and criticism Folk, national, and ethnic music
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