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The South Bronx Sound, from Mambo to Hip-Hop

The South Bronx has transformed musically over the past 60 years. Once, it was once a hot bed of Latin jazz. Decades later, it became the birthplace of the "scratch" and home to hip-hop's pioneers. Now a few local entrepreneurs are running a tour of the neighborhood's historical spots and taking other steps to promote local pride in the borough's unique place in music.

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