Distributed by
Nubian Productions, American
Designed by
Unidentified
Subject of
Afrika Bambaataa, American, born 1957
DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961
Kool DJ Red Alert, American, born 1956
Jazzy Five, American
Date
1982
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 5 5/16 × 8 7/16 in. (13.5 × 21.5 cm)
Description
A flier for Nubian Productions’ “Must Be The Music Skate Affair” at the Bronx Skating Rink, 515 Bruckner Blvd, Saturday, February 27, 1982. THe flier is printed in black ink on off-white paper and features two copied images, multiple fonts, and handlettering. At the top is [Nubian Production Presents / Must Be The Music Skate Affair / Tommy Boy Records Recording Artist Afrika Bambaata Jazzy Jay Red Alert and the Jazzy 5ive MC's] followed by a black-and-white photograph of the group. To the left is another image of a woman with shoulder-length curly hair. To the right is venue date, time, and cover information. Along the bottom edge, in handlettered text, are public transit directions. There is a thick black border along the edges of the flier. There are no markings on verso.
Place depicted
Bronx, New York City, Bronx County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Type
fliers (printed matter)
Topic
Communities
Design
Graphic design
Hip-hop (Music)
Music
Roller skating
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2020.54.3
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ff90c692-f518-4f67-9331-56c08e87983e

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