Tag: hip hop

Emory marks 50 years of hip hop with special Nov. 10 campus event, exhibit at Science Gallery Atlanta

Posted onAuthorMaureen McGavinLeave a comment

As hip hop’s 50th anniversary this year continues to be celebrated across Atlanta and the music world, Emory University is marking the genre’s success and staying power with a special Nov. 10 campus event and an exhibit at Science Gallery Atlanta co-sponsored by the University. Clint Fluker, senior director of culture, community and partner engagement Read More …

Collecting Atlanta hip hop recordings

Posted onAuthorPeter ShirtsLeave a comment

This is the fourth of a series of blog posts to highlight the Libraries’ efforts to build more inclusive and diverse collections, from reflecting under-represented groups and marginalized populations to acquiring more unique material from smaller publishers, to better representing our communities and their interests. In 2017, hip hop officially became the most commercially successful Read More …