DJ culture's presence in the mainstream is as prominent as it has ever been. Whether it's battle DJs such as the X-ecutioners or dance-crossed-with-pop spinners like Moby, turntable artists are ...
A pioneer of hip hop, Grandmaster Flash, and the outer limits spacey free-jazz of the Sun Ra Arkestra are among the highlights for this year’s Richmond Folk Festival on the weekend of Oct. 9 – 11. The ...
GRANDMASTER FLASH AND THE FURIOUS FIVE: Ladies and gentlemen, it's now the time for the Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five MCs. (Rapping) We're coming. We're coming. We're coming. We're coming. We ...
In celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, Ebro had the honor of sitting down with one of its true pioneers, Grandmaster Flash. Flash took Ebro on a journey back to the early days of hip-hop, ...
Editors note: Due to potential bad weather, keep an eye on official websites for all outdoor events. The weekend long 2nd Street Festival in Jackson Ward has been cancelled, though see pick for ...
MOSLEY: While DJ Kool Herc is often credited as the father of hip-hop, Grandmaster Flash was one of the first DJs to make successful rap records and become a pioneer in the genre. In the '70s, he ...
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