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Titel:A little devil in America
notes in praise of Black performance
Von: Hanif Abdurraqib
Person: Abdurraqib, Hanif
1983-
Verfasser
aut
Hauptverfasser: Abdurraqib, Hanif 1983- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: New York Random House [2021]
Ausgabe:First Edition
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Abstract:"A Little Devil in America is an urgent project that unravels all modes and methods of black performance, in this moment when black performers are coming to terms with their value, reception, and immense impact on America. With sharp insight, humor, and heart, Abdurraqib examines how black performance happens in specific moments in time and space--midcentury Paris, the moon, or a cramped living room in Columbus, Ohio. At the outset of this project, Abdurraqib became fascinated with clips of black minstrel entertainers like William Henry Lane, better known as Master Juba. Knowing there was something more complicated and deep-seated in the history and legacy of minstrelsy, Abdurraqib uncovered questions and tensions that help to reveal how black performance pervades all areas of American society. Abdurraqib's prose is entrancing and fluid as he leads us along the links in his remarkable trains of thought. A Little Devil in America considers, critiques, and praises performance in music, sports, writing, comedy, grief, games, and love"--
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Umfang:xii, 300 Seiten 22 cm
ISBN:9781984801197