Hip-hop pioneers hope to open a museum in New York City

The pioneers of hip-hop are hoping to create a museum in the Bronx dedicated to the genre.

Organisers say it would be called the Universal Hip Hop Museum.

Afrika Bambaataa says the museum would look at the historical and cultural roots of hip-hop and the contributions made by break dancers and disc jockeys.

Bambaataa is frequently called the father of hip-hop. He would serve as the museum’s chairman.

The museum hopes to open in 2017 inside the Kingsbridge Armory, which is being redeveloped into a national ice sports centre. The plan was announced at a news conference on Wednesday.