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50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1982: "Bam Bam" by Sister Nancy

50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1982: "Bam Bam" by Sister Nancy

FromThe Cobain 50


50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1982: "Bam Bam" by Sister Nancy

FromThe Cobain 50

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, Dusty Henry takes us back to 1982 with the track “Bam Bam” by Sister Nancy. Her story is one of innovation: how Jamaican tradition contributed to hip-hop stylings that are still popular today. It's also a story of unrecognized talent: how decades passed before Sister Nancy finally received the recognition she deserved. 
Written by Dusty Henry.
Audio production by Roddy Nikpour. 
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Released:
Oct 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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A party in the Bronx on August 11th, 1973 is widely considered to be the birthplace of hip-hop. The art form has since touched every corner of our world and evolved into one of the most significant cultural forces today. 50 Years of Hip-Hop, hosted by KEXP’s Larry Mizell Jr, celebrates the anniversary by highlighting a different year of its history each week. Jumping around the timeline from 1973 to today, expect personal reflections, iconic tracks and albums, and conversations around the genesis of the culture. Episodes drop weekly starting February 1, 2023.