When Jimi Hendrix broke onto the London scene in ’66, he caught people’s attention for a number of reasons. Obviously, his highly personal style of dress (not to mention his skin color) stood out. But ...

When most people talk about the history of turntablism, the conversation tends to follow a familiar path. The Baby Scratch, ...

The record‑scratch cue evokes the instant glide of a stylus across a battered vinyl surface, delivering a clean yet slightly rough sonic texture. At its core lies a sharp hiss that rises in pitch like ...

This year, NPR, along with member stations, has been marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. One of those stations, KEXP in Seattle, has been celebrating with a weekly podcast, 50 Years Of Hip-Hop.

Dusty Henry of KEXP's 50 Years of Hip Hop podcast explores a groundbreaking innovation by 12-year-old Theodore Livingston, aka Grand Wizzard Theodore. This year, NPR, along with member stations, has ...