The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is partnering with the GRAMMY Award-winning record label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, to create theSmithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap. This will be the third major anthology produced by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings that tells the story of a defining era of music “of, by and for the people,” following the Anthology of American Folk Music and Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology. It will also serve as an extension of the objects and stories of hip hop already displayed in the galleries of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, offering a perspective on the African American experience and its impact on American culture. The Anthology will be a tool for education as it explores hip hop’s evolution and global influence. The Smithsonian kicked off its 30-day Kickstarter campaign on Tuesday on behalf of the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap. Learn more and contribute here.