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Historically Black Colleges and Universities have heavily influenced some of today’s biggest hits. Songs like “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X and “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West wouldn’t sound the same without the catchy, marching band-inspired beats.
Arthur "LA" Buckner talks to Grammy Award Winning Percussionist, Dasmyn Grigsby, about the evolution of HBCU marching bands and how they continue to influence pop culture today.
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