Recognizing Professor Cheryl Keyes - Executive Committee for the Smithsonian's Anthology of Hip Hop and Rap.

Dr. Keyes joins nine other committee members to compile a collection of over 100 songs that document and preserve American hip hop and rap music.

Professor Cheryl Keyes was chosen to join the executive committee for the Smithsonian's Anthology of Hip Hop and Rap.

Professor Cheryl Keyes was chosen to join the executive committee for the Smithsonian's Anthology of Hip Hop and Rap. Dr. Keyes joins nine other committee members to compile a collection of over 100 songs that document and preserve American hip hop and rap music. She is a professor of Ethnomusicology and Global Jazz Studies as well as the Chair of the African American Studies Department. In addition to her prestigious academic career, Keyes is also an accomplished musician, composer, songwriter, and the founder of Keycan Records. Click here to read more about Dr. Keyes.

Published: Sunday, April 4, 2021