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Planet Hip Hop

Many historians claim Aug. 11, 1973, as the birth of hip hop. Its influence has been felt around the globe. The World’s “Planet Hip Hop” series highlights some of the influences the genre made globally.
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‘She transcends’: French Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux finds hope and meaning in ‘Vida’
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Screenshot from "Cape Flats Kung Fu" by Eavesdrop.
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‘Planet Hip Hop’: The music will always be the voice of the people, Samy Alim says
Paul Moposita (wearing blue tracksuit), his daughter Sisa and some of the members of Mugre Sur, a band he started more than 20 years ago. 
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Ecuadorian group creates political hip-hop with bunnies and clowns
portrait photo of a woman
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‘She is the evolution of reggaeton’: The rise of trans Puerto Rican artist Villano Antillano
Black woman performing on stage in white dress
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Women rap artists a driving force as hip-hop turns 50
"Timeless," by Tiger JK, feat RM.
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‘Planet Hip Hop:’ The evolution of Korean rap
Senegalese rap artist "Paco Pat Ghetto."
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‘Planet Hip Hop’: Senegalese rappers push for social and political change
Noam Tsuriely is a 28-year-old Jewish Israeli hip-hop artist from Jerusalem, whose debut album will drop later this summer.
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This Israeli rapper brings people together through multilingual lyrics
Maroon silhouette of two people performing in front of a crowd of people
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Mahraganat artists in Egypt are defining hip-hop culture, despite government crackdowns
"Les Princes de la Ville" by 113, a French rap group.
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Planet Hip Hop: How French rappers continue to raise their voices for justice and identity
Argentine trap artists Keke (right) and Sosa (left).
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‘It’s the new soccer, where stars are born’: Trap music boom inspires Argentine youth
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Hip-hop artists in India call out caste discrimination 
Critically-acclaimed hip-hop artist Dope Saint Jude performs at the Cape Town Jazz Festival, April 2017.
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Planet Hip Hop: The World celebrates 50 years of hip-hop around the globe