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Photographic print of Masami at Rock Steady Crew 25th Anniversary

2002

Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black and white photograph of Masami performing at the 25th Anniversary celebration for Rock Steady Crew. Masami is pictured breakdancing on a stage. Her proper right leg, which she holds out to the side, is blurred. Her proper left leg is bent slightly. Her proper left arm is held up and bent at the elbow and her proper right arm is held down and out slightly. She wears a light colored flat cap backwards, and an oversized zip up jacket with matching pants. Several men stand behind turntables and DJ equipment. Above is a large, light colored banner reading [Rock Steady Crew / 1977-2002 / 25th Anniversary] and a smaller banner for Lipton Brisk Iced Tea. The print is signed on the verso by the photographer: [Maggie Trakas 1/25].

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Catalog reference: 2015.132.427

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