By Robert Wirsing
The Bronx Zoo is celebrating wildlife and the Boogie Down Bronx’s diverse culture with a series of springtime events called ‘Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo.’ The one-of-a-kind event’s opening day was held on Saturday, April 21 and featured live musical performances by many famous hip hop legends, break-dancing, world-class DJs and workshops teaching how to ‘scratch’ records and create an 8-meter rhyme. The cultural celebration will be held on weekends starting Saturday, May 5 through Sunday, June 3.
Jayson Vasquez (c) showed off his impressive breaking dancing skills for the audience.
Photo by Miriam Quin
Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. received a commemorative sweatshirt from Melissa Libran, Windows of Hip Hop CEO.
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Grandmaster Caz was decked out in patriotic hues at the Boogie Down at Bronx Zoo concert.
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Tats Cru artists created a Boogie Down-inspired masterpiece!
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Grandmaster Melle Mel got the crowd bumping to the beat.
Photo by Miriam Quin
