Hop Fu and the Asia-Hip Hop Connection
From: Michael Jones
Length: 00:10:55
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Piece Description
Ever wonder why some Hip Hoppers are fascinated with the martial arts? Since the 1970?s Kung Fu theater, Asia has had a semi-psycho-subconscious influence on American Hip Hop culture. The combative competition, lifestyle encompassing discipline, and choreographed moves of Kung Fu are staples of today?s Hip Hop. And now Hip Hop is an international phenomenon. This program explores two interesting developments in modern hip hop culture: turntablists performing live to Kung Fu movies (Hop Fu) and the evolution of Hip Hop in China. Hop Fu founder and turntablist documentarian John Carluccio, The Mountain Brothers, and Shanghai DJ Angelito Perez Tan (DJ Apt) discuss this inadvertent trans-Pacific collaboration.
Broadcast History
This piece aired on WNYC's "Studio 360" in 2001.
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Posted on August 31, 2006 at 09:13 AM | Permalink
Review of Hop Fu and the Asia-Hip Hop Connection
This piece teaches us something new with good information, a conversational narrative and strong use of sound. I really enjoyed it. This is a great piece for radio or a podcast, as it keeps me engaged wanting to hear the flim and music clips. The narration of the film clips is the right amount, and not overdone. I'm can picture the film in my mind and make my own conclusions.
This segment would fit well into a local news magazine or as an add into Day to Day or an arts/culture program.
Nicely done! It's great to introduce public radio listeners to this culture.