The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop
Carole Boston Weatherford
Rhythmic text and paintings place four pillars of hip-hop in historical context: graffiti, break dancing, rapping and MCing, and deejaying. The book explores rap’s roots and the history of hip-hop, including origins that came before DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash. Author and illustrator notes and a glossary provide additional context for the art forms and their history.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
