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Jamaican-born DJ Kool Herc, who originated hip hop music in the early 1970s in the Bronx, New York City, promoted hard funk music as an alternative to the violent gang culture of his neighborhood. In this February 28, 2009 photo taken by Bigtimepeace, Kool Herc spins records in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx at an event addressing 'The West Indian Roots of Hip Hop.'

South Bronx Culture Trail to identify vibrant history

Catherine Saunders-Watson
Catherine Saunders-Watson
Jamaican-born DJ Kool Herc, who originated hip hop music in the early 1970s in the Bronx, New York City, promoted hard funk music as an alternative to the violent gang culture of his neighborhood. In this February 28, 2009 photo taken by Bigtimepeace, Kool Herc spins records in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx at an event addressing 'The West Indian Roots of Hip Hop.'
Jamaican-born DJ Kool Herc, who originated hip hop music in the early 1970s in the Bronx, New York City, promoted hard funk music as an alternative to the violent gang culture of his neighborhood. In this February 28, 2009 photo taken by Bigtimepeace, Kool Herc spins records in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx at an event addressing ‘The West Indian Roots of Hip Hop.’

NEW YORK (AP) – It’ll soon be easy to identify some significant cultural sites in the Bronx.

The Center for Arts & Education is partnering with nonprofits City Lore and Dancing in the Streets to create the South Bronx Culture Trail.

They’re currently identifying sites, which will be designated with physical markers.

The Daily News says among the landmarks is 1520 Sedgwick Ave. where DJ Kool Herc is credited with creating hip hop in 1973.

Other sites include the D Yard, a train yard where early graffiti artists tagged subway cars. There’s also Casa Amadeo, one of the city’s oldest record stores.

Once launched, the trail will offer guided tours of the Bronx, a map, website and art installations and performances at the sites.

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Information from: Daily News, http://www.nydailynews.com

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ADDITIONAL IMAGES OF NOTE

Jamaican-born DJ Kool Herc, who originated hip hop music in the early 1970s in the Bronx, New York City, promoted hard funk music as an alternative to the violent gang culture of his neighborhood. In this February 28, 2009 photo taken by Bigtimepeace, Kool Herc spins records in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx at an event addressing 'The West Indian Roots of Hip Hop.'
Jamaican-born DJ Kool Herc, who originated hip hop music in the early 1970s in the Bronx, New York City, promoted hard funk music as an alternative to the violent gang culture of his neighborhood. In this February 28, 2009 photo taken by Bigtimepeace, Kool Herc spins records in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx at an event addressing ‘The West Indian Roots of Hip Hop.’
The front of 1520 Sedgwick Ave., in the Bronx, where DJ Kool Herc lived and threw his first parties. The building is now a landmark on the South Bronx Culture Trail. July 21, 2009 photo by Bigtimepeace.
The front of 1520 Sedgwick Ave., in the Bronx, where DJ Kool Herc lived and threw his first parties. The building is now a landmark on the South Bronx Culture Trail. July 21, 2009 photo by Bigtimepeace.