Toronto sound (hip-hop): History and Key Facts
The Toronto sound (sometimes referred to as the 6 Sound or new Toronto sound) refers to a style of hip hop and R&B that emerged from Toronto in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
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The Toronto sound (sometimes referred to as the 6 Sound or new Toronto sound) refers to a style of hip hop and R&B that emerged from Toronto in the late 2000s and early 2010s.

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The Tulsa sound is a popular musical style that originated in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the second half of the twentieth century.
Piano bench owned and used by Thelonious Monk: Date: 1962. Manufactured by: Baldwin Piano Company, American, founded 1862. Used by: Thelonious Monk, American, 1917 - 1982.

Blacknuss: Date: 1995. Created by: Willie Birch, American, born 1942. Type: offset lithographs.

Lyrics for “Dance with My Father” handwritten by Luther Vandross: Date: 2003. Written by: Luther Vandross, American, 1951 - 2005. Owned by: Luther Vandross, American, 1951 - 2005.

Young Gifted and Black / Peace of Mine: Date: 1970. Published by: Tamla Records, American, 1959 - 1988. Recorded by: Bob and Marcia, Jamaican, 1970 - 1977.

Piano player and crowd: Date: 1968. Photograph by: Laura Jones, Canadian American, born 1948. Subject of: Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968.

Photographic print of Inspectah Deck: Date: 1994 - 2004. Photograph by: Rachelle Clinton, American. Subject of: Inspectah Deck, American, born 1970.

Outfit worn by Big Daddy Kane: Date: 1992. Designed by: Dapper Dan, American, born 1945. Worn by: Big Daddy Kane, American, born 1968.

Grandmaster Flash - musician: Date: 1984. Photograph by: Anthony Barboza, American, born 1944. Subject of: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, American, 1978 - 1988.

Too Legit to Quit: Date: 1991. Recorded by: MC Hammer, American, born 1962. Published by: Capitol Records, American, founded 1942.

Chromogenic print of The Last Mr. Bigg in Mobile, Alabama: Date: February 2005. Photograph by: Gregory L Davenport Jr., American, born 1977. Subject of: The Last Mr. Bigg, American, ca. 1970 - 2015.

Lifetime Achievement Grammy received by Cab Calloway: Date: 2008. Manufactured by: Billings Artworks, American. Issued by: The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957.

Column speaker used as part of a DJ setup: Date: 1970s. Manufactured by: Univox, American, founded 1960. Used by: Angelo T. King, American, born 1959.

I Got a Head Like a Rock; Fare Thee Well: release date: 1944. recording artist: White, Josh. artist: Martin, David Stone.

"My Old New Hampshire Home": date made: 1898-1899. maker: Mermod Freres. Object Name: music box disc.

Tombo Lee Oskar Major Diatonic Harmonica: date made: ca 1990. Object Name: harmonica. Physical Description: plastic (overall material).

LP "Patato" Quinto Conga Drum: Date made: 1999. maker: Latin Percussion. Object Name: drum.

Turtle Twist; Smilin' the Blues Away: recording date: 1929. recording artist: Jelly Roll Morton Trio. manufacturer: British Rhythm Society.

Abide with Me; Lead Kindly Light: release date: 1947. recording artist: Eddy, Nelson. recording artist: Eddy, Nelson.

"For Sale - a Baby": publishing date: 1903. publisher: Harris, Charles K.. Object Name: sheet music.

In Dear Old Tennessee (Where Someone Waits for Me); On the Old Hay Ride in the Mornin': recording date: 1930. recording artist: Eddie Younger and his Mountaineers. manufacturer: Clarion.

The Lightning Express; The True and Trembling Brakeman: recording date: 1931. recording artist: Kincaid, Bradley. manufacturer: Melotone.

The Music of Victor Herbert, Volume II: composer: Herbert, Victor. manufacturer: Victor. Object Name: sound recording album.

Yamaha Synthesizer: Date made: 1986. maker: Yamaha Corporation of America. maker: Yamaha.

1-Keyed Walking Stick Flute: Date made: 19th century. Object Name: flute. Physical Description: maple (overall material).

Kamanja Bow: date made: 19th century. Object Name: bow. Physical Description: wood (overall material).

"A Warm Reception": manufacturing date: 1897-1899. manufacturer: Regina Music Box Company. Object Name: music box disc.

“Good-Bye Little Girl Good-Bye”: date made: 1904. composer: Edwards, Gus. lyricist: Cobb, Will D..

That Wonderful Mother Of Mine; M-O-T-H-E-R: release date: 1949. recording date: 1948. recording artist: Arnold, Eddy.

I'm Going Home; You'll Never Miss Your Mother 'Till She's Gone: recording date: 1936. recording artist: Bigger, Elvin. recording artist: Martin, Troy.

May I Sleep in Your Barn Tonight, Mister?; Birmingham Jail: recording date: 1930. recording artist: Martin, Roy. recording artist: Williams, Kid.

Clementine / Little Ah Sid; Little Old Sod Shanty On the Claim / Goodbye, Old Paint: release date: 1939. recording date: 1938. recording date: 1937.

Mask from The Fantasticks: Date made: 1996. Object Name: Mask. Measurements: overall: 17 1/2 in x 7 in x 4 1/2 in; 44.45 cm x 17.78 cm x 11.43 cm.

German Consort Bass Viol: date made: 1725-1735. Object Name: viol. Physical Description: spruce (overall material).

Jook Savages in Law tipi, with baby Pilar Law: date made: 1968. date printed: 1998. maker: Law, Lisa.

Hotz Song Bird Harmonica: maker: Hotz, Fr.. Object Name: harmonica. Physical Description: wood (overall material).

Maple on the Hill; What Would You Give in Exchange For Your Soul: recording date: 1936. recording artist: Prairie Ramblers. manufacturer: Oriole.

Billboard Latin Music Award, presented to Mongo Santamaría: Date made: 2001. referenced: Santamaria, Ramon "Mongo". Object Name: award.