Looking forward to the screening of To Have & To Hold, a documentary concerning how vinyl records have impacted our lives. The film is still in production, but they appear to have scored some sweet interviews, including Questlove & Mr. Scruff.
Archive for the ‘Culture’ Category
Celebrating the golden age of vinyl
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010The origins of the sound system
Saturday, February 20th, 2010
African Vibez and Lazeme sound systems
So much of our culture we take for granted. . . the DJ, the MC, and the sound system. . . has its roots in Jamaican street parties of the ’50s and ’60s. Check out this photo essay of Jamaican sound systems to understand how & where the appreciation for sub frequency bass bins originated.
DJ Kool Herc brought the concept of the sound system from Kingston to the Bronx in the 1970s, along with a style of of DJing focused on the “break” beat. The rest is history!
Something for you poppers & lockers
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Persia represents in 1991!