The early days of hip hop -- captured in it's bedrock Bronx glory -- a beautiful visual history edited by Johan Kugelberg with contributions from photographer Joe Conzo, pivotal force Afrika Bambaataa, hip hop historian Jeff Chang and others! Born In The Bronx is really all about the visual detail, and it's bursting with great photos, of the events, the audience, performers, and the amazing urban landscape of the time -- plus event flyers and loads of fresh eye candy. Includes tons of incredible photographer of Bronx native Joe Conzo, a forward by Bambaataa, a historical timeline by Jeff Chang, and the wonderful party fliars from back in the day by Buddy Esquire. Oversized, coffee table style hardcover, 208 pages, and filled with incredible images! Try Dusty Groove for a copy.
I set this blog up back in 2005 to share my love of soul, funk and jazz music.
Thanks to all the people who have dropped by over the years and left comments or got in touch with me.
I am no longer posting on this blog due to other projects.
However if you browse the archives then you will be treated to posts featuring audio, Youtube clips, slide shows, interviews, tips on new releases, news features plus links to other blogs, websites, articles, books, magazines and videos.
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