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Oral History Interview with Van Silk, New York, NY, November 6, 1998

Interviewee Van Silk
Interviewer Ben London
Date1998
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number1998.939.1
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Van Silk (Ralph Barella) is a legendary Hip-Hop promoter. Van Silk grew up in the South Bronx and was a major promoter of uptown clubs like The Roxy. He promoted over 300 shows in the late 1970s with promoters like Mike & Dave, Ray Chandler, and Arthur Armstrong. Van Silk is also the Founder and creator of Hip-Hop Pay Per View specials, "Rap Mania" and "Sisters In The Name Of Rap”.
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Gucci Monogram Dapper Dan Jacket Worn by Van Silk
Van Silk
Date: c. 1980-1983
Medium: suede
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