Curated playlists, portraits, albums & weekly selection
Browse artists by genre or popularity. Search by name
Explore pop, jazz, rock, rap, world & 25+ more styles
Music news daily about your favorite artists
Books, merch, instruments & collector’s picks
1 Search Results Found
Afrika Bambaataa Energizes a New Sound While Flash Mixes Rap; McLaren Folk-twists
In a blossoming era of music, fashion, and art, Afrika Bambaataa's relentless energy gives voice to a musical style waiting to be heard.
Grandmaster Flash pioneers a dramatic shift in rap by mastery of the musical collage.
Amidst this creative surge, McLaren highlights an unexpected twist, pointing out rootsy folk music's peculiar allure.
Afrika Bambaataa's Final Remix: Bronx's Hip Hop Maestro Leaves the Stage at 67
Afrika Bambaataa, the Bronx-born maestro of hip hop, has taken his final bow, exiting the stage of life at 67. This cultural architect, a visionary behind the turntables, breathed his last breath at 3 AM in Pennsylvania, felled by the unrelenting grasp of cancer.
His beats once electrified the masses, crafting a unique sonic landscape that encapsulated urban tales. Now, the echoes of his contribution ripple through the music world, a subtle reminder of an era forever transformed by his rhythmic genius.
