Designed by
Eddie Ed, American
Subject of
Funky 4 + 1, American, 1977 - 1983
Soulsonic Force, American, founded 1980
Mr. Biggs, American
Kool DJ Red Alert, American, born 1956
DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961
Afrika Bambaataa, American, born 1957
DJ Baron, American
DJ Breakout, American
Lisa Lee, American
MC G.L.O.B.E.., American
Pow Wow, American
Date
1980
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 8 1/2 × 5 3/8 in. (21.6 × 13.7 cm)
Description
A flier for Nubian Productions' "Super Jam Throw Down Disco" at the Bronx River Center on Saturday, November 15, 1980, designed by Eddie Ed. The flier is printed in black ink on whitepaper and features text in numerous hand-lettered fonts and an illustration of a Zulu Nation warrior figure at the bottom right.
The flier text begins with the event title and then lists the headliners and other performers, including: DJ Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Jazzy Jay, DJ Red Alert, Soul Sonic Force, Mr. Biggs, Pow Wow, Lisa Lee, Globe, Cosmic Force MC’s, DJ Breakout, DJ Baron, The Funky 4 Plus 1, Trecherous 3 MC’s, and DJ Grand Master Jaz. This is followed by a list of "invited MC's" and the venue, date, and cover information. On the right of the flyer is a drawing of a male figure holding a spear and Zulu Nation shield. By his leg on the right printed vertically is “BRETT BARNES / Soul Brothers / Flyer Production”. In small, fine, black print along the far vertical right of the flyer is a dedication, “from Bambaataa. . . to Popeye, Johnny, Dyrone and Zulu Queens”. Along the bottom edge is [ANOTHER / EDDIE-ED DOOII FLYER PRODUCTION 1980 TO TRACEY W.]. There are no markings on verso.
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
2020.54.6
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d38154fb-2726-4ab1-af46-9581d34de32f

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