Fight the Power: How Hip-Hop Changed the World.

Fight the Power: How Hip-Hop Changed the World

The Foundation

A look at the origins of hip-hop and its first socially conscious hit -- "The Message" -- by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five in 1982. (60 minutes)

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Sat, 8/2 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

The Foundation

A look at the origins of hip-hop and its first socially conscious hit -- "The Message" -- by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five in 1982. (60 minutes)

Sat, 8/2 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

The Foundation

A look at the origins of hip-hop and its first socially conscious hit -- "The Message" -- by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five in 1982. (60 minutes)

Sat, 8/9 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Under Siege

Exploring the 1980s and the birth of hip-hop as social commentary with the emergence of artists like Public Enemy, KRS-One, Ice-T and NWA. (60 minutes)

Sat, 8/9 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Under Siege

Exploring the 1980s and the birth of hip-hop as social commentary with the emergence of artists like Public Enemy, KRS-One, Ice-T and NWA. (60 minutes)