Hip-Hop as Literature? The Conversation Continues

Minnesota Public Radio
Midmorning Live

Anthology of Rap and Hip-hop

Over the past 30 years rap and hip-hop have emerged as a powerful and influential cultural force. Midmorning examines the power and the poetry of rap music, from the "old school" to the present day.

Guests

* Adam Bradley: Associate professor of English and author of the "Anthology of Rap.

* Mark Anthony Neal: Professor of Black Popular Culture in the Department of African and African American Studies at Duke University.

* Toki Wright: Professor at McNally Smith School of Music in St. Paul, MN and professional rapper/hip-hop artist.