Making Invisible Histories Visible
Hip-Hop in Omaha
Hip-Hop is a genre of music started by African American youth in the New York area that intermingled jazz, reggae, soul, gospel, and R&B. It has been accredited with giving a voice to the disenfranchised and young people in Omaha jumped at the chance to tell their stories in a new way by exploring Hip-Hop culture. During the 1980s people like D.J. Mario Scratch and D.J. Suicide help popularize Hip-Hop culture, which includes rap, break dancing, and graffiti art. There were numerous venues that hosted talent shows where local, regional, and even national artists showcased their talents in the 1990s and early 2000s. However, over time the availability of such venues dwindled and many performers now connect with their fans through the Internet and social media. Currently the most popular venues for listening to live Hip-Hop music are the Sokol Auditorium off 13th and Martha, and the Waiting Room Lounge on 62nd and Maple. Also local Hip-Hop historian Houston Alexander promotes local hip hop artists by playing their music on his radio program “Power Mix Sunday Night” airing on 106.9 FM.
Hip-Hop in Omaha
Hip-Hop is a genre of music started by African American youth in the New York area that intermingled jazz, reggae, soul, gospel, and R&B. It has been accredited with giving a voice to the disenfranchised and young people in Omaha jumped at the chance to tell their stories in a new way by exploring Hip-Hop culture. During the 1980s people like D.J. Mario Scratch and D.J. Suicide help popularize Hip-Hop culture, which includes rap, break dancing, and graffiti art. There were numerous venues that hosted talent shows where local, regional, and even national artists showcased their talents in the 1990s and early 2000s. However, over time the availability of such venues dwindled and many performers now connect with their fans through the Internet and social media. Currently the most popular venues for listening to live Hip-Hop music are the Sokol Auditorium off 13th and Martha, and the Waiting Room Lounge on 62nd and Maple. Also local Hip-Hop historian Houston Alexander promotes local hip hop artists by playing their music on his radio program “Power Mix Sunday Night” airing on 106.9 FM.