Episode 56 – Review & Discussion of the Nakan Issue 2 (Part 2)

In episode 56, Karin and Elizabeth review the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal: MICHAEL JACKSON’S ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE Edited by Isabelle PETITJEAN. In this second part, they continue the discussion of the issue with the essays written by Aurélie Doignon, Luca Izzo, Read More …

Episode 55 – Review and Discussion of Nakan Journal (Part 1)

Abstract In episode 55, Karin and Elizabeth review the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal: MICHAEL JACKSON’S ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE Edited by Isabelle PETITJEAN. In this first part, they discuss the issue in general and the essays written by Guillaume Deveney, Mathilde Recly, Read More …

MJ Studies Today LXXVII

MJ Studies Today column for May 2022 looks at Michael Jackson’s international fame, which has made him, in the words of one artist, “the most famous human next to Jesus.” We look at that statement and others that attempt to measure Jackson’s success, and the efforts by his fans to ensure the pop icon’s global legacy as an artist and humanitarian. Read More …

Episode 54 – Review and discussion of the Thesis by Ryan Garey

Abstract In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth review the MA thesis of Ryan Gary, “Who’s Bad?” Disrupting Cultural (Re)Production Through Representations of Michael Jackson. They review every chapter so listeners can decide if this thesis can be a good starting point or be used as Read More …