Bc. Petr Homolka

Master's thesis

Black or White?: Commercial Rap Music and Authenticity

Black or White?: Commercial Rap Music and Authenticity
Abstract:
Hip-hopová kultura se zrodila v neworské čtvrti Bronx. Její vznik byl důsledkem nuceného stěhování mnoha komunit v závislosti na výstavbě významného tahu Cross Bronx Expressway. Bronx se stal útočištěm nejchudších afroamerických a portorických komunit a stal se synonymem pro bezvýchodnost, chudobu a násilí. Tento prostor postupně ovládly místní gangy fungující na základě příslušnosti k té které ulici …more
Abstract:
Hip-hop culture emerged in the Bronx, New York City. A consequence of the forced relocation of many communities related to the construction of Cross Bronx Expressway, the neighborhood of South Bronx became a synonym of destitution, poverty, and violence. The area was virtually divided into turfs as the local gangs ruled the streets. In the early 1970s, the gangs were dissolving and the Bronxites succeeded …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 27. 4. 2010

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 14. 6. 2010
  • Supervisor: B.A. Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel

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Masaryk University

Faculty of Arts

Master programme / field:
Philology / English Language and Literature