Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2008 shortlist revealed
The shortlist for induction into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 includes Madonna, the Beastie Boys, Leonard Cohen and Chic, with five to be selected in March.…
Afrika Bambaataa
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Hip hop birthplace gets landmark recognition
The Bronx building at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, where DJ Kool Herc first staged hip hop parties, is to be recognised as a landmark of historical significance by New York State.…
Afrika Bambaataa picks best East Coast hip hop on new double CD
Afrika Bambaataa's East Coast hip hop double CD Eastside is released on 24 November, preceded by a UK tour starting in London.…
Billboard honour urban founders
Billboard is adding a Founder's Award to its R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, with the Isley Brothers and Afrika Bambaataa the first to be honoured in Miami Beach.…