Photograph by
Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
Subject of
MC Lyte, American, born 1971
The Ritz, American, 1980 - early 1990s
Printed by
Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
Date
October 8, 1991; printed 2003
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 13 × 8 3/4 in. (33 × 22.2 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of MC Lyte performing in the "Sisters in the Name of Rap" tv special at the New Ritz in New York City on Oct. 8, 1991. Lyte is pictured center frame, wearing baggy overalls. She appears to be dancing, with her left hand on her left hip and her left leg raised mid-step. Behind her, a close up of her face is repeated across a wall of televisions behind her. The outstretched hands of audience members are visible in the lower right corner of the image. On the back of the photograph are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, location, and date.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Television
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.294
Restrictions & Rights
© Al Pereira
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd518076930-59be-4d10-89fb-6ee7a8142434

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