The Last Poets: A chat with the Grandfathers of Hip-Hop

14/11/2018 23 min Episodio 11
The Last Poets: A chat with the Grandfathers of Hip-Hop

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Prince Nesta hosts The Last Poets, a musical group formed in 1968 which laid the foundation for Hip-Hop. Many Hip-Hop historians consider them the grandfathers of the genre. The influential group talks about African-American consciousness, their influence on artists such as The Notorious B.I.G, Tupac Shakur, and their rollercoaster ride in the music industry.