Recensione Accademico libro “Dangerous”

 “Dangerous” è una lettura imperdibile per i fan di Michael Jackson, i non-appassionati, critici o amanti della musica. La Dr. Susan Fast meticolosamente ha studiato l’album del 1991 di Michael Jackson in un modo che non è mai stato fatto prima, così lei ha restituito a Jackson il suo posto d’onore: come artista e musicista nero di grande talento, che è stato… ed era pericoloso. Il libro stimola anche ad ascoltare la musica e rivedere i cortometraggi più e più volte.

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‘Crack Music’: Michael Jackson’s ‘Invincible’

‘Crack Music’: Michael Jackson’s InvincibleBy Elizabeth Amisu Inspired by the chapter, ‘Invincible, The Denouement Album’ from The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson by Elizabeth Amisu (Praeger, 2016). Abstract: Little academic writing has been devoted to Michael Jackson’s final studio album, Invincible. This article explores Invincible through Kanye West’s metaphor of Crack Read More …

‘Hee hee hee’: Michael Jackson and the Transgendered Erotics of Voice

‘Throats are part of the erotic act, commanding, whispering, swallowing. Through his cries, whispers, groans, whines, and grunts. Michael Jackson occupies a third space of gender.’ Francesca Royster explores the sexualisation of Jackson’s voice throughout his earlier solo works, ‘Off The Wall’, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Bad’ while contextualising his voice within the wider concept of African-American sexuality and its representation.

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“Heard It On The Grapevine”: Are We Losing Michael Jackson All Over Again?

Abstract: This article was written to commemorate Michael Jackson’s 56th birthday. From the German fortress of Ehbreitstein to the ancient city of Trier and beyond) there is a meandering valley called the Mosel which hosts some of the most beautiful vineyards in the world. Reisling grapevines are Read More …