Designed by
Eddie Ed, American
Distributed by
Nubian Productions, American
Subject of
Afrika Bambaataa, American, born 1957
Kool DJ Red Alert, American, born 1956
DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961
Soulsonic Force, American, founded 1980
Cosmic Force, American
T-Connection, American
Date
1980
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 8 7/16 × 6 7/16 in. (21.5 × 16.3 cm)
Description
A flier for a hip-hop event at T-Connection in the Bronx, New York, on October 11, 1980, designed by Eddie Ed. The flier is printed in black ink on yellow paper and features text in multiple styles of hand-drawn lettering within a thin single line border. At the top is [Nubian Productions Presents a / Tribute to Ronski, Patrick + Dave/ T-Connection Disco] followed by the address, date and time. The center of the flier has the event performers: Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Jazzy Jay, DJ Red Alert, Soul Sonic Force and Cosmic Force. This is followed by cover pricing information and at the bottom, a rectangular box labeled "The Message" that reads "Always have respect for self and you will accomplish more better in life, with the respect of others." Along the very bottom edge is "Another [graphic drawing] Cosmic Laser Production!" There is no printing on the back.
Place depicted
Bronx, New York City, Bronx County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Type
fliers (printed matter)
Topic
Communities
Design
Graphic design
Hip-hop (Music)
Music
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2020.54.1.2
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b8f51cea-7552-4105-bc8a-a39f650d45ea

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