StoryCorps Shorts: Beat by Beat

About the Episode

In the 1980s, Ed Cage fell in love with beatboxing through the St. Louis hip hop scene. When he became a dad, his talent became a way to connect with his daughter, Nicole Paris. At StoryCorps, Ed and Nicole talk about how he passed the beat on to the next generation.

Aired: 06/12/24 | Expires: 09/30/28 | Runtime: 2m 47s

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