Liberian rappers eye big time with homegrown tunes - AFP

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Liberian rappers eye big time with homegrown tunes AFP The music bridges the gap between the much-admired symbols of American culture and young Liberians for whom the bling, cars and cash seen in hip hop videos is as foreign as the bright lights of downtown Manhattan. Liberia was founded in 1847 by freed ... and more »

Framingham pastor preaches gospel of hip-hop - MetroWest Daily News

Framingham pastor preaches gospel of hip-hop MetroWest Daily News The Framingham resident who is chairman of the African-American Studies Department at Northeastern University and serves as founding pastor of the just-opened Community of Love Christian Fellowship church in Allston believes hip-hop music and culture ... and more »

Book Review: "Love Goes to Buildings on Fire: Five Years That Changed Music ... - HipHopDX

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Book Review: "Love Goes to Buildings on Fire: Five Years That Changed Music ... HipHopDX by Kevin S. Gary "Because the music didn't have any recorded sound documents to look back on the author's recreation of the (often illicit) block parties that founded Hip Hop are impressive." It's an old pastime for music obsessives, ... and more »

Sundance fest embraces hip-hop on stage and screen - The Associated Press

Sundance fest embraces hip-hop on stage and screen The Associated Press PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Hip-hop is making itself heard — and seen — at the Sundance Film Festival. Along with a slew of performances by rappers and DJs around town, this year's festival includes documentary and narrative films about hip-hop culture. and more »

Sundance fest embraces hip-hop on stage and screen - CBS News

Sundance fest embraces hip-hop on stage and screen CBS News (AP) PARK CITY, Utah — Hip-hop is making itself heard — and seen — at the Sundance Film Festival. Along with a slew of performances by rappers and DJs around town, this year's festival includes documentary and narrative films about hip-hop culture. and more »