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“The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap,” a 129-song boxed set, has a very challenging (and maybe impossible) goal: pinning down a constantly evolving genre.

Dwandalyn R. Reece, the museums associate director for curatorial affairs and curator of music and performing arts, said she expects, but would love to avoid, the inevitable. I know people will look … Read more