The formation of ‘Hip-Hop Academicus’ – how American scholars talk about the academisation of hip-hop
Söderman Johan
The formation of ‘Hip-Hop Academicus’ – how American scholars talk about the academisation of hip-hop created by Johan Söderman - British Journal of Music Education Volume 30, number 3 .
Social activism and education have been associated with hip-hop since it emerged in New York City 38 years ago. Therefore, it might not be surprising that universities have become interested in hip-hop. This article aims to highlight this ‘hip-hop academisation’ and analyse the discursive mechanisms that manifest in these academisation processes. The guiding research question explores how hip-hop scholars talk about this academisation. The theoretical framework is informed by the scholarship of sociologist Pierre Bourdieu. Hip-hop scholars were interviewed in New York City during 2010. The results demonstrate themes of hip-hop as an attractive label, a door opener, a form of ‘low-culture’, a trap and an educational tool.
02650517
Music Education--Academisation--America--Hip Hop
ML5 BRI
The formation of ‘Hip-Hop Academicus’ – how American scholars talk about the academisation of hip-hop created by Johan Söderman - British Journal of Music Education Volume 30, number 3 .
Social activism and education have been associated with hip-hop since it emerged in New York City 38 years ago. Therefore, it might not be surprising that universities have become interested in hip-hop. This article aims to highlight this ‘hip-hop academisation’ and analyse the discursive mechanisms that manifest in these academisation processes. The guiding research question explores how hip-hop scholars talk about this academisation. The theoretical framework is informed by the scholarship of sociologist Pierre Bourdieu. Hip-hop scholars were interviewed in New York City during 2010. The results demonstrate themes of hip-hop as an attractive label, a door opener, a form of ‘low-culture’, a trap and an educational tool.
02650517
Music Education--Academisation--America--Hip Hop
ML5 BRI