NEW YORK — Run-DMC was among the first rappers to proclaim that a DJ could be the band. The man behind their beats, Jam Master Jay, was among the first to say that a disc jockey should be a teacher ...

This year, NPR, along with member stations, has been marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. One of those stations, KEXP in Seattle, has been celebrating with a weekly podcast, 50 Years Of Hip-Hop.

When Jimi Hendrix broke onto the London scene in ’66, he caught people’s attention for a number of reasons. Obviously, his highly personal style of dress (not to mention his skin color) stood out. But ...