Photograph by
Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
Subject of
Yo-Yo, American, born 1971
The Ritz, American, 1980 - early 1990s
Date
June 17, 1992
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 13 × 8 5/8 in. (33 × 21.9 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of Yo-Yo performing on stage at The Ritz in New York City.
Yo-Yo is pictured standing in the center of the image, bent slightly at the knees and waist to lean forward, a microphone held to her mouth with her proper right hand. She has long braids and wears a backwards baseball cap and striped shorts. On the verso are two handwritten inscriptions by Bill Adler: [Yo Yo by Al Pereira] at top center and [@ the New Ritz, NYC, 6-17-92] at right center.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.321
Restrictions & Rights
© Al Pereira
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5790f718f-1088-4833-8fdf-d0c0a491c8f1

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