Event: Back to School Jam
Date: August 11, 1973
Location: 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, Bronx New York.
Hosts: DJ Kool Herc and Cindy Campbell
August 11, 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the party that sparked a new genre of music—Hip Hop.
Hip Hop is more than music; it’s a cultural movement that incorporates four elements of art to define Hip Hop culture. The four pillars are DJing, MCing/Rapping, B-boying/Breaking and Graffiti Art
The Oakland Public Library is joining the world in commemorating this milestone anniversary of a now global phenomenon that has influenced and shaped various musical genres, fashion, art, language, dance, politics, media, education and entertainment.
Hip Hop Staff Lists
Hip Hop Turns 50
Coming Up
Note: Featured events are for Teens and are provided in partnership with Hip Hop for Change.
Want a preview? Check these photos out from one of the Graffiti workshops (opens Flickr).
