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Books Sandwiched In - Review of 'Hip Hop is History' by Questlove

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Book Review of Hip Hop is History by Questlove

In this landmark book, Questlove – six-time Grammy Award-winning musician, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, drummer, DJ, producer, director, and NYT bestselling author – offers a perceptive, personal reflection on the first 50 years of the “miraculous, mercurial genre” of hip-hop. He traces the creative and cultural forces that made and shaped hip hop; highlights chart-topping hits; and includes insider stories from top names in the industry.

Presenter: Jose DaCosta is a retired corporate executive with a deep appreciation for history, culture, and the arts.  As the Founder of Exodus To Jazz Productions, he produced 75 jazz concerts in Greater Rochester, featuring world-renowned musicians.

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