MJ Studies Today LV
Abstract: William Shakespeare and Michael Jackson both cemented their fame with early major successes, work often considered their “greatest hits”; but neither of them stopped creating after that. In this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan challenges the popular perceptions of Shakespeare as an Elizabethan poet and playwright, and Jackson as a performer supposedly […]
Academic Book Review – “Einstein, Michael Jackson & Me” by Howard Bloom. Review by Kerry Hennigan
Academic book review of "Einstein, Michael Jackson & Me" by Howard Blook. Reviewed by Kerry Hennigan for the Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. Continue reading
Episode 39 – MJ & Civil Rights
Abstract: In this Special episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson and civil Rights and how he addressed institutional racism in his Art. NB: Unfortunately there is a disturbing noise in the last 5 minutes of the recording. I was unable to delete it from the recording and decided the topic is too important to cut […]
MJ Studies Today LIV
Abstract: In this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan looks at the way Michael Jackson’s musical legacy continues to be adopted by various social causes. She focuses in this instance on the popularity of his song “Heal the World” during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 and explores the social history of the song since […]
Episode 38 – The King of Pop & Queen Bey
Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson and Beyoncé also known as The King of Pop and Queen Bey, and how they fit into the archetype of Black Royalty. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 38 – The King of Pop & Queen Bey” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 6, […]
MJ Studies Today LIII
MJ Studies Today, May 2020. Perceptions of Michael Jackson's mask-wearing. Continue reading
MJ Studies Today LII
In this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan looks at Michael Jackson’s cover of the Beatles hit song “Come Together”. She discusses the reasoning behind Jackson’s recording of the song, the curious nature of its lyrics, and what we can learn from the artist’s performance of it both in the studio and on stage. Continue reading
MJ Studies Today LI
Abstract: In this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan continues her reflections on the Michael Jackson On the Wall exhibition as displayed at the Espoo Museum of Modern Art in Finland. In looking into the stories behind some of her favourite pieces, she discovers that the artists who created them share a reverential attitude […]
MJ Studies Today L
Abstract: In this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan looks at the recently published book by filmmaker and special effects wizard Colin Chilvers, specifically the chapter that tells the story behind the making of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” short film which Chilvers directed. Column by Kerry Hennigan, editor of the monthly newsletter, A Candle for […]
MJ Studies Today XLIX
Abstract: The Michael Jackson On the Wall exhibition has toured some of the major cities in Europe and drawn crowds in every location. This month our columnist Kerry Hennigan discusses the exhibition as she experienced it at the Espoo Museum of Modern Art in Finland. Column by Kerry Hennigan, editor of the monthly newsletter, A Candle for Michael, […]