Mark Naison - From Rock and Roll to Hip Hop

Dr. Mark Naison, a professor at Fordham University, discusses his course 'From Rock and Roll to Hip Hop,' exploring how music reflects and influences history. He examines the rise of rock and roll in the 1950s, its impact on race relations, and its eventual sanitization. The course then transitions to the emergence of hip hop in the South Bronx during the 1970s, highlighting its roots in urban decay and its global spread. The video concludes by comparing the two music forms and their cultural significance.

How did the political climate of the 1960s influence the music of that era?

What is meant by the 'politics of respectability' in the context of African American music?

What social and economic factors contributed to the rise of hip hop in the South Bronx?