Montsho Eshe grew up in Southwest Atlanta, a child of dance. Her first teacher was her mother, Billie Ann Gaither, who in the 1960s opened the Gaither School of Dance, one of the first Black-owned ...

Hip-Hop Evolution Season 4 is the latest season of the popular music documentary series that chronicles the rise of hip-hop music. Hosted by Canadian rapper Shad, the series takes a deep dive into the ...

4 Review: WAYNE MCGREGOR: ALCHEMIES, Royal Ballet And Opera The show served as an exploration of hip-hop’s rich history, choreographed by Kenrick Sandy with music compositions by Michael Asante. The ...

As the 50th year of hip-hop comes to a close, the AFRO salutes the pioneers of hip-hop and those who have sustained the genre for 50 years and those who carry it into the future. Started on Aug. 11, ...

Since 2002, Elementz has provided young people safe spaces to express themselves through hip-hop culture and gain knowledge of its history. Founded in response to the 2001 death of 19-year-old Timothy ...

The late summer months of August and September celebrate both the anniversary of hip-hop as well as Hispanic heritage, a fitting combination since Hispanic culture and sound have had a significant ...

Hip-hop’s visual evolution has transformed music videos from simple performance clips into cinematic narratives that amplify the culture’s voice. Directors like Director X have crafted iconic imagery ...

The journey of hip-hop music spans a remarkable and multifaceted history, captivating audiences for over five decades. Let’s talk about hip-hop, a music genre that emerged in the United States in the ...

New “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon and featured guest Will Smith shook things up Monday night with a scene highlighting the evolution of hip-hop dance. Wearing half-buttoned denim overalls and ...

Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even politics. But where did this worldwide cultural movement begin? We trace hip-hop back to its humble ...