Manhattan, NY
Music connected to Manhattan
About Manhattan
- • Robert De Niro, acclaimed actor and Tribeca Film Festival co-founder, was born in Manhattan.
- • Hip-hop music originated in the Bronx, but its commercial explosion happened in Manhattan.
- • Its deep-water port facilitated trade, establishing Manhattan as a major commercial hub.
- • One Vanderbilt has a secret observation deck accessible only by invitation.
- • The Great Fire of 1776 destroyed nearly a quarter of Manhattan during the Revolutionary War.
- • Named for the Munsee word "Manahatta," meaning "hilly island," it was incorporated in 1625.
- • With 1.6 million residents, it's densely populated, yet only the fifth most populous NYC borough.
- • Its average elevation is 59 feet, a surprising fact given the towering skyscrapers.
- • Finance, media, and real estate are major industries providing jobs for many residents.
- • A whirlwind of ambition and energy, it's exhilarating, overwhelming, and unforgettable.