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Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012 at 5:49 PM
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By Michael Tedder

Ted Leo, John Hodgman to Drop by Best Show Fundraiser

Ted Leo, John Hodgman to Drop by Best Show Fundraiser

All-star pledge drive for WFMU starts at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Read »

dj kool herc
Monday, Jan 31, 2011 at 11:45 AM
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By Elizabeth Bougerol

Hip-Hop Pioneer DJ Kool Herc “Very Sick,” Can’t Pay Med Bills

Hip-Hop Pioneer DJ Kool Herc “Very Sick,” Can’t Pay Med Bills

One of the founding fathers of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc, is in a bind: The originator of the breakbeat is suffering from an “undisclosed condition” and, without health insurance, can’t afford to pay for surgery. Read »

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Michael Tedder Michael Tedder is an arts and culture writer who lives in Brooklyn and received his MFA from NYU. He asks that you not hold that against him. You can follow him here and say hello to him here.
Oresti Tsonopoulos Award-winning audiovisual producer and the creative force behind Music World, an online travelmentary, Oresti uses his engaging style to bring you a fresh perspective on the NYC music scene.
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