Clare Rossini - 'Planet Rock' Redux

The speaker reflects on living in New York City during the 1980s, a time marked by crime and vibrant culture, including the rise of hip-hop. They recount how their son, years later, introduced them to classic rap music, rekindling memories of that era. This experience inspired the speaker to write a poem, 'Planet Rock Redux,' capturing the nostalgia and energy of 1980s NYC.

What was one of the defining cultural movements in New York City during the 1980s?

• Jazz music

• Classical music

• Hip-hop culture

• Rock and roll

How did the narrator's son influence their reconnection with the past?

• By taking them to a concert

• By showing them a movie

• By writing a poem

• By playing a classic rap song

What is the title of the poem the narrator wrote after rediscovering their connection to the past?

• The Sound of the 80s

• Planet Rock Redux

• Hip-Hop Revival

• New York Memories

Which artist is associated with the song 'Planet Rock' mentioned in the transcript?

• James Brown

• Run DMC

• Grandmaster Flash

• Africa Bombata

What emotional response did the narrator have upon hearing the music from the 80s?

• They felt indifferent

• They became sad

• They started dancing

• They were confused