Hip-hop emerged in 1970s America as an artistic outlet for the marginalized to vocalize. From block parties of the Bronx to modern-day records, the genre’s tradition is alive and well. In this podcast episode, devout hip-hop fans Ajhada and John unpack the origins of hip-hop and how artists and songs have activated social change in the US and abroad. Tune in for insight from a musicology professor, a South-Florida based rapper and our beloved Global Now intern.
