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NAMM Oral History Series - Legendary DJ Grand Master Caz interview (2012)

2013-05-22T23:16:11.520Z

DJ Grand Master Caz is the pioneering DJ also known as the Cassanova Fly who played a role in the early development of Hip Hop in his hometown of the Bronx in New York. While Caz is best known today as an MC and lyric writer, he began his career in music as a DJ in the parks of New York mixing records to create unique beats and rhythms. His lyrics can be heard within the first rap hit record called "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugar Hill Gang. His work has been an influence on several artists over the years and Caz has been awarded several honors including as an inductee into the Bronx Walk of Fame in 2008.

Interview Date: November 12, 2012
Job Title: DJ

For more NAMM Oral Histories recorded from the music instrument and product industry please visit http://www.namm.org/library

NAMM Oral History Series - Legendary DJ Afrika Bambaataa interview (2012)

2013-05-22T23:13:28.806Z

Afrika Bambaataa is the influential pioneering DJ credited for the early development of Hip Hop in his hometown of the Bronx in New York. His style, rhythmic understanding and use of little known recordings helped establish him as "the Father of Electro Sound." Afrika began playing his records in the park and mixed the sounds together such as the way Kool Herc was mixing. As the parties and the culture of Hip Hop grew, Afrika began adding spiritual messages of peace and unity, which today is a key element in his message to others in action, words and music.

Interview Date: November 12, 2012
Job Title: DJ

For more NAMM Oral Histories recorded from the music instrument and product industry please visit http://www.namm.org/library