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When the Beat Was Born
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DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop

By Laban Carrick Hill ● Pictures by Theodore Taylor III
Long before hip hop was a global phenomenon, it began with a boy named Clive who loved the big sounds of Jamaica. After moving to the Bronx, Clive became DJ Kool Herc, and on one legendary hot August night in 1973, he changed music forever. At his sisters back to school party, Herc noticed that the crowd went wild during the instrumental breaks in the records. He figured out how to use two turntables to make those breaks last longer, creating a brand new beat for the neighborhood kids to dance to. This is the true story of how a single party sparked a movement. You will see how DJ Kool Hercs innovation brought people together, turning city streets into dance floors and transforming rivalries into breakdancing battles. It is an energetic look at the birth of a culture that gave a voice to the youth and eventually took over the world.
Biography Culture Dancing Diverse Voices History Music
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 36 Pages
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