Afrika Bambaataa
Date of birth: 1957-04-17
Place of birth: The Bronx, New York, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
Biography
Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, is an American disc jockey, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is notable for releasing a series of genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip hop culture.
Movie Credits
The Show
1995-08-25
A documentary about the culture of hip-hop. Through interviews with some of hip-hops biggest names,
Modulations
1998-09-18
Less a documentary than a primer on all electronic music. Featuring interviews with nearly every maj
Falco - Hoch wie nie
1998-01-01
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
2007-07-09
New York City, 1977 - It was a time when the city had fallen into decay, with too few jobs, money, p
Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
1995-10-19
Rap music has articulated a black aesthetic that is influencing pop culture around the world. But do
One World, One Voice
1990-12-09
An extraordinary music special is the climax to One World week. The brainchild of ex-10cc drummer Ke
Hip Hop Story from Croatia
2008-01-01
A documentary film about Hip Hop scene in Croatia.
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012-06-15
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway
The Work of Director Chris Cunningham
2003-10-22
British director Chris Cunningham has drawn acclaim for groundbreaking music videos for the likes of
Beastie Boys Story
2020-04-24
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the
The Making of Sun City
1985-01-23
Documentary Chronicling the making of Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City”
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
1984-01-05
Beat This: A Hip-Hop History is a 1984 BBC documentary film about hip-hop culture, directed by Dick
5 Sides of a Coin
2004-11-12
"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.
808
2015-03-30
The inspiring story of the Roland TR808, from the creation of Planet Rock which established it as a
James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003-10-29
James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's
The Freshest Kids
2002-10-01
From the Boogie Down Bronx and beyond, the history of the b-boy.
Leftfield: A Final Hit
2005-10-03
A collection of music videos from celebrated British electronic band Leftfield.
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
2004-04-02
The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With intervi
Beat Street
1984-06-08
An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business
Sample This
2013-09-12
A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the fou
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
1990-12-01
This music special is dedicated to dispelling the prejudices associated with the HIV infection and r
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
2002-01-09
Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor D
Bombin'
1987-01-01
First broadcast in 1987 on the UK's Channel 4, Bombin' is a documentary about Afrika Bambaataa's Zul
The Bass That Ate Miami: The Foundation
2013-08-08
A documentary feature about the hip hop music sub genre Miami Bass. Weighing out the music's cultur