Abdurraqib, Hanif
A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance
- ISBN 13:
- 9781984801197
- author:
- Abdurraqib, Hanif
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Random House USA Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 11.4 x 2.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Music, History & Criticism, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A sweeping exploration of Black art, music, and culture in all their glory and complexity, A Little Devil in America weaves together essays that reveal the resilience, heartbreak, and joy within Black performance. From the iconic to the everyday, Hanif Abdurraqib examines the intricate connections between Black culture, American empire, and his own personal history of love, grief, and performance. Through essays that brim with jubilation and pain, Abdurraqib delves into the world of Black performance, touching on the works of Michael Jackson, Patti LaBelle, Billy Dee Williams, the Wu-Tan Clan, and Dave Chappelle, among others. This is a profound and lasting reflection on how Black performance is inextricably woven into the fabric of American culture.
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