Hamilton Opens On Broadway & Yo! MTV Raps Premieres In America: Music History Today Podcast August 6

Music History Today Network · Aug 6, 2026 · 37m

From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for August 6. On today's show, Hamilton officially opens, Yo MTV Raps premieres, and Chubby Checker starts a dance craze.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

12:24 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history…