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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013
When the Beat Was Born
By Laban Carrick Hill, Theodore Taylor III (Illustrator)
Discover how DJ Kool Herc's beats transformed music and culture forever.
32 pages· 1,085 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Summary: In 1973, Clive Campbell, known as DJ Kool Herc, revolutionized music at a Bronx party. His innovative style extended musical breaks, sparking a dance movement that united rival gangs. From his Jamaican roots to his Bronx youth, Kool Herc's story reveals the birth of a genre that reshaped global culture. How did one DJ's creativity ignite a worldwide phenomenon?