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Afrika Bambaataa

Bio: Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, is an American disc jockey, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is notable for releasing a series of genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip hop culture
Born: Wed, Apr 17 1957
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, USA
Afrika Bambaataa is 67 years old
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Poster of Beastie Boys Story
Beastie Boys Story
Afrika Bambaataa was
63 in Beastie Boys Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 24 2020
Poster of 808
808
Afrika Bambaataa was
57 in 808
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 30 2015
Poster of Sample This
Sample This
Afrika Bambaataa was
56 in Sample This
Thu, Sep 12 2013
Poster of Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Afrika Bambaataa was
55 in Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 15 2012
Poster of Hip Hop Story from Croatia
Hip Hop Story from Croatia
Afrika Bambaataa was
50 in Hip Hop Story from Croatia
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
Afrika Bambaataa was
50 in NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 09 2007
Poster of Leftfield: A Final Hit
Leftfield: A Final Hit
Afrika Bambaataa was
48 in Leftfield: A Final Hit
Mon, Oct 03 2005
Poster of 5 Sides of a Coin
5 Sides of a Coin
Afrika Bambaataa was
47 in 5 Sides of a Coin
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Nov 12 2004
Poster of And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Afrika Bambaataa was
46 in And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 02 2004
Poster of James Brown: Soul Survivor
James Brown: Soul Survivor
Afrika Bambaataa was
46 in James Brown: Soul Survivor
Wed, Oct 29 2003
Poster of The Work of Director Chris Cunningham
The Work of Director Chris Cunningham
Afrika Bambaataa was
46 in The Work of Director Chris Cunningham
as 'Car Park Attendant'.
Wed, Oct 22 2003
Poster of The Freshest Kids
The Freshest Kids
Afrika Bambaataa was
45 in The Freshest Kids
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Afrika Bambaataa was
44 in The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 09 2002
Poster of Modulations
Modulations
Afrika Bambaataa was
41 in Modulations
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of Falco - Hoch wie nie
Falco - Hoch wie nie
Afrika Bambaataa was
40 in Falco - Hoch wie nie
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
Afrika Bambaataa was
38 in Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
Thu, Oct 19 1995
Poster of The Show
The Show
Afrika Bambaataa was
38 in The Show
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 25 1995
Poster of One World, One Voice
One World, One Voice
Afrika Bambaataa was
33 in One World, One Voice
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 09 1990
Poster of Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Afrika Bambaataa was
33 in Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 01 1990
Poster of Bombin'
Bombin'
Afrika Bambaataa was
29 in Bombin'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The Making of Sun City
The Making of Sun City
Afrika Bambaataa was
27 in The Making of Sun City
Wed, Jan 23 1985
Poster of Beat Street
Beat Street
Afrika Bambaataa was
27 in Beat Street
Fri, Jun 08 1984
Poster of Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
Afrika Bambaataa was
26 in Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jan 05 1984

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Poster of Hip Hop Evolution
Hip Hop Evolution
Afrika Bambaataa was
59+ in Hip Hop Evolution
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 2016
Poster of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Afrika Bambaataa was
55+ in Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 2013
Poster of The Hip Hop Years
The Hip Hop Years
Afrika Bambaataa was
41+ in The Hip Hop Years
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1999