Arts2Work Conversations

Hip-Hop Legacy: The Future of Digital Archiving and Cultural Preservation

Saki Bowman and friends Season 2 Episode 2

Dive into the revolutionary world of digital archiving with Martha Diaz, founder of the Hip-Hop Education Center and cultural preservation pioneer. With three decades of experience working with icons like Beyoncé and Tupac's estate, Martha reveals how digital archiving is transforming the way we preserve hip-hop culture and Black history. Learn about the new Digital Archiving apprenticeship pathway, discover practical tools for documenting your own community stories, and explore how technology is empowering communities to become custodians of their own legacies. 

Key Topics Covered: 

  • Digital archiving fundamentals and importance 
  • Working with major artists' estates and archives 
  • Hip-Hop Education Center initiatives 
  • Digital Archiving apprenticeship program 
  • Community empowerment through preservation