Nothing Says Hip Hop Like...

...an Ivy League school? Seems so, kids. This is not a joke - this is from an actual email I received today.

Cornell University Library invites you to attend . . .
Born in the Bronx: A Celebration of Hip Hop October 31- November 1, 2008

Cornell's "Born in the Bronx" conference and celebration brings hip hop's pioneers and leading scholars together for a two-day event that features lectures, music, and roundtable discussions. Afrika Bambaataa, Jeff Chang, Grandmaster Caz, Grandwizzard Theodore, Mark Anthony Neal, Popmaster Fabel, Tricia Rose, Tony Tone, J.Rocc and Disco Wiz are among those participating in the two-day event.

The conference and celebration marks the official opening of Cornell University Library's one-of-a-kind collection documenting the early days of hip hop, featuring nearly 1,000 sound recordings, the photographic archive of Bronx photographer Joe Conzo, Jr. and a collection of more than 500 original party fliers designed by Buddy Esquire.

Welcoming remarks begin at 2:00 pm on Friday at Bailey Hall with lectures and discussions ending at 6:00 pm; at 8:00 pm select artists and pioneers will perform in Bailey Auditorium. On Saturday, lectures and round table discussions will take place in the Statler Hotel Ballroom from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. Stay tuned on the Web site, where updates will appear as details are finalized.



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