10 Questions
What was one of the major factors that led to the emergence of Hip Hop in the South Bronx?
Increased white flight to the suburbs
Which communities primarily populated the South Bronx as a result of 'white flight'?
Blacks and Hispanics
What types of cultural expressions were created by young people in the South Bronx amidst urban decay?
Music, dance, visual art, and fashion
What types of music traditions met and mingled to influence the emergence of Hip Hop in the South Bronx?
Latin and Caribbean traditions with sixties and seventies Soul, Disco, and Funk
What were the venues for the emerging art of Hip Hop?
Public parks and community recreation centers
What did turntables become in the context of Hip Hop's emergence?
Laboratories for musical experimentation
How did young music makers in impoverished areas create music?
By using old records found in thrift stores
What role did MCs (Master of Ceremonies) play in early Hip Hop?
They provided social commentary through rap
What style of lyrical chanting influenced the MCs in early Hip Hop?
Jamaican 'toasting'
What served as the raw materials for creative work in early Hip Hop?
Sounds taken from old Soul, Funk, and Rock and Roll albums
Explore the emergence and cultural context of Hip Hop music, which originated in the South Bronx region of New York City in the 1970s as a response to the changing demographics and living conditions in urban areas. Learn about the influence of
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
