Afrika Bambaataa

Born: 1957-04-17

Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, is an American disc jockey, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is notable for releasing a series of genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip hop culture.


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Beat Street

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Released: 1984-06-08

An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show...

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Beastie Boys Story

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Released: 2020-04-24

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of...

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The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

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Released: 2002-01-09

Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell,...

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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

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Released: 2012-06-15

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the...

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808

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Released: 2015-03-30

The inspiring story of the Roland TR808, from the creation of Planet Rock which established it...

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And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop

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Released: 2004-04-02

The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With...

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NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell

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Released: 2007-07-09

New York City, 1977 - It was a time when the city had fallen into decay, with too few jobs,...

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Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter

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Released: 1990-12-01

This music special is dedicated to dispelling the prejudices associated with the HIV infection...

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Modulations

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Released: 1998-09-18

Less a documentary than a primer on all electronic music. Featuring interviews with nearly every...

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The Work of Director Chris Cunningham

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Released: 2003-10-22

British director Chris Cunningham has drawn acclaim for groundbreaking music videos for the...

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James Brown: Soul Survivor

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Released: 2003-10-29

James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent,...

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Sample This

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Released: 2013-09-12

A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the...

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The Show

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Released: 1995-08-25

A documentary about the culture of hip-hop. Through interviews with some of hip-hops biggest...

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One World, One Voice

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Released: 1990-12-09

An extraordinary music special is the climax to One World week. The brainchild of ex-10cc...

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Hip Hop Story from Croatia

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Released: 2008-01-01

A documentary film about Hip Hop scene in Croatia.

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Leftfield: A Final Hit

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Released: 2005-10-03

A collection of music videos from celebrated British electronic band Leftfield.

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Bombin'

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Released: 1987-01-01

First broadcast in 1987 on the UK's Channel 4, Bombin' is a documentary about Afrika Bambaataa's...

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The Freshest Kids

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Released: 2002-10-01

From the Boogie Down Bronx and beyond, the history of the b-boy.

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5 Sides of a Coin

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Released: 2004-11-12

"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.

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Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat

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Released: 1995-10-19

Rap music has articulated a black aesthetic that is influencing pop culture around the world....

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Beat This!: A Hip Hop History

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Released: 1984-01-05

Beat This: A Hip-Hop History is a 1984 BBC documentary film about hip-hop culture, directed by...

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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

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First aired: 2013-04-14

Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate...

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Hip Hop Evolution

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First aired: 2016-09-05

Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even...

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The Hip Hop Years

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First aired: 1999-01-01

The Hip Hop Years is a three part series of one hour television documentaries, made for Channel...

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