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, born in the Bronx during the 1970s, has evolved into a global cultural and musical powerhouse. Initially a response to poverty and social challenges, it grew through innovation in music, ...

The U.S. premiere of U.K. hip-hop dance theater company, Boy Blue, brought energy, rhythm and artistry to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater last weekend with Cycles. The show served as an ...

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 ...

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, ...

The journey of hip-hop music spans a remarkable and multifaceted history, captivating audiences for over five decades. Hip-hop started in the Bronx, NYC, in the early 1970s. It began when the city was ...

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 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 ...

By blending an unapologetic hip-hop street dance style with a politically resonant call for unity grounded in faith, Tribu ...