Crash Course
Do the Right Thing: Crash Course Film Criticism
Mainstream American films don’t often tackle race and racism head-on, and when they do, they often end up trying to find easy answers. Which makes films like Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing all the more powerful. It’s an intimate portrait...
TED Talks
TED: What does the future hold? 11 characters offer quirky answers | Sarah Jones
Sarah Jones changes personas with the simplest of wardrobe swaps. In a laugh-out-loud improvisation, she invites 11 "friends" from the future on stage—from a fast-talking Latina to an outspoken police officer—to ask them questions...
TED Talks
Courtney E. Martin: This isn't her mother's feminism
Blogger Courtney E. Martin examines the perennially loaded word "feminism" in this personal and heartfelt talk. She talks through the three essential paradoxes of her generation's quest to define the term for themselves.
Crash Course
Rap and Hip Hop: Crash Course Black American History #47
Music is an integral part of Black American culture. Today, Clint Smith will teach you about rap & hip hop, and the cultural significance of artists including Public Enemy, Wu-Tang Clan, the Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, N.W.A., Queen...
Great Big Story
The history of Amen Break, the most iconic sample in music.
Discover the history of the Amen Break, a six-second drum solo that revolutionised music, influencing hip hop, drum and bass and beyond.
Wonderscape
The Evolution of Rhythm and Blues to Hip-Hop
Trace the journey of Black music from the post-WWII rhythm and blues era through the rise of Motown, the powerful voices of the Civil Rights era, and the emergence of hip-hop in the Bronx. Learn how each genre influenced the next,...
Curated Video
ChatGPT for Creatives - How to Ask It Questions
In this lesson, you will learn how to ask ChatGPT very specific questions by providing specific terms, date ranges, or information that narrows down the subject search to being very close to the topic. We will provide the AI with...
Great Big Story
Poetic pilgrimage, bridging hip hop and Islam
Explore the impact of Poetic Pilgrimage, a duo challenging stereotypes and uniting the worlds of hip hop and Islam through their powerful spoken word.
Great Big Story
Drezus, hip hop as a voice for native resilience
Explore the journey of Drezus, a Cree and Anishinaabe rapper, using hip hop to confront stereotypes and inspire native communities.
Curated Video
Pitch Shifting in Music: From Chipmunks to Kanye
Have you heard the conspiracy theory that Nicki Minaj songs are just Jay-Z pitched up? Well that may not be true, but changing the pitch of their songs can create a hilarious effect. LA Buckner and Nahre Sol explore the history of how...
Curated Video
Who Invented Trap Music?
Hi-hats. That blazing fast sound is everywhere—pop, reggaeton, country—and hi-hats are essential in trap music. Where exactly did trap music come from and how did it become a part of so many other musical styles? Hosts LA Buckner and...
Great Big Story
Drew Findling, Battling Injustice in the Legal Treatment of Hip-Hop Artists
Explore the insights of attorney Drew Findling on the systemic targeting of hip-hop artists by law enforcement, highlighting the broader issues of racial injustice in the criminal justice system.
Great Big Story
The Icon Behind Shakira's Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Step into the world of Jaquel Knight, a renowned choreographer and image architect who has crafted iconic dance moments for global music sensations. From Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies' to Pharrell's N.E.R.D. featuring Rihanna in 'Lemon,'...
Great Big Story
The Most Sampled Loop in Music History
Delve into the captivating history of the Amen break, a four-bar drum solo from The Winstons' 'Amen Brother' that revolutionized music production and left an indelible mark across various genres. Learn how Breakbeat Lou and Lenny Roberts...
Curated Video
Extreme Records: Unveiling Music Industry Feats
Extreme Records showcases some of the most unique and astounding feats in the music industry, from Eminem's record-breaking word count in "Rap God" to the coldest concert ever performed in Siberia. Explore the world of music extremes,...
Curated Video
I Made a Hip-Hop Song About Biology
Interactive Biology meets Hip-Hop - Too many people make biology BORING. I'm all about Making Biology Fun. From the heart's rhythms to the dance of the cells, we're transforming complex concepts into catchy rhythms that'll get stuck in...
The Kiboomers
Hip Hop Freeze Dance - The Kiboomers Preschool Movement Songs for Circle Time
Sing along & learn with The Kiboomers preschool songs & nursery rhymes! Hip Hop Freeze Dance is the perfect brain break song for kids. It is a fun physical activity that will get kids up and moving during class time at school or at home...
Curated Video
Microsoft Excel 2021365 - Beginner to Advanced - Using LARGE and SMALL
In this video, you will learn how to use LARGE and SMALL.
Curated Video
The Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury, inspired by its first secretary, Alexander Hamilton, is responsible for managing the production of money and maintaining the crucial systems underpinning the financial infrastructure of the United States.
PBS
Backstreet Boys to BTS: The Science Behind Why We Love Boy Bands
Everybody, rock your body and get ready to scream! Today Origin is looking at all things boy band! Danielle traces the history of boy ensembles from early Beatlemania to today, examines the markers of a classic boy band, and explains the...
The Guardian
There's a lot of power in being young': Hamilton lead actor
Jamael Westman, the lead actor in the West End production of Hamilton, talks to the Guardian's Iman Amrani backstage at the Victoria Palace Theatre, discussing the power of youth to make change, whether Hamilton is part of a wider 'black...
The Guardian
Paris: where street basketball meets hip-hop
Quai 54 is the biggest street basketball championship in Europe, played in the centre of Paris against a backdrop of the Champs-Élysées and the Eiffel Tower. Iman Amrani had courtside access to the event and went to explore the...
Curated Video
Let’s Dance
Coach Socrates and Miss Palomine discuss music and rhythm. Coach Socrates plays various pieces of music and asks Miss Palomine to dance to each selection. They then clap to the rhythms of a selection on songs.
Ti & Me TV
Dance Charades | Funny Dance Game
Watch my dance BFF and I play dance charades! We act out some ridiculous things through different dance moves and styles. Also, we may or may not have forgotten the rules of charades. Safe to say, this video is ridiculous and hilarious.