Glenn North

Misogyny in Hip-Hop Culture

Susan B. Wilson, Matthew Long-Middleton and Claire McInerny — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:44:56 +0000

It seems that nowadays, anytime you hear a hip-hop song the lyrics are full of negative and insulting messages. Whether these comments are racist, misogynistic, or just downright disrespectful it's easy to associate the entire hip-hop culture with these words of hate. On this Central Standard, we look specifically at misogyny in hip-hop music.

Reconsidering The Legacy Of KC's Champion Cakewalker

Sylvia Maria Gross — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:45:32 +0000

Every month, the staff of the Kansas City Museum asks a local expert in some field to talk about a piece from the museum's collection for its Community Curator program. This month's talk is by Glenn North, the poet-in-residence at the American Jazz Museum, and it focuses on a painting that made North uncomfortable at first.

A Vibe Called Mesh: Jazz Meets Hip-Hop

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:14:53 +0000

On this Monday's Central Standard, we explore how area artists honor Jazz’s heritage and progression, through the language of Hip-Hop.