Photograph by
Allen, Harry, American, born 1964
Subject of
Shocklee, Keith, American, born 1962
Hofstra University, American, founded 1935
Date
early 1980s
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 × 13 15/16 in. (27.7 × 35.4 cm)
H x W (Image): 8 9/16 × 12 15/16 in. (21.8 × 32.8 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of Keith Shocklee DJing at Hofstra University.
Shocklee is pictured in the center of the image, standing behind a wooden DJ Booth. He wears headphones over his ears, several necklaces and a dark colored t-shirt with a graphic reading [Beat / Street]. The booth is set in front of a wood paneled wall and has a large sign across the front reading [SPECTRUM] in white graphic text against a black background. A stack of music equipment is just behind his proper left shoulder.
On the verso is a handwritten inscription by Bill Adler reading [Keith Shocklee at Hofstra U., by Harry Allen].
Place captured
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Education
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.43
Restrictions & Rights
© Harry Allen
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd570999ef0-72ba-441d-b5bf-a8f5c2e42472

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