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On This Day: August 11, 1973 - The Genesis of Hip Hop with DJ Kool Herc

Name: On This Day: August 11, 1973 - The Genesis of Hip Hop with DJ Kool Herc
Uploaded: 2023-08-12T02:00:01+00:00
Duration: 51 s
Channel: On This Day Clips
Description: On August 11, 1973, a rhythmic revolution began in a Bronx apartment. With turntables and an innovative mind, DJ Kool Herc gave birth to what we know today

On This Day Clips · Aug 12, 2023 · published to YouTube

On August 11, 1973, a rhythmic revolution began in a Bronx apartment. With turntables and an innovative mind, DJ Kool Herc gave birth to what we know today as Hip Hop. Diving into that transformative evening at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, we journey through the birth and explosion of a genre that redefined musical landscapes. Unearth more fascinating historical tales and moments by subscribing to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-cRbG2RlFzKjY-jME4Oy3g

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