MJ Studies Today VIII (14-8-16)
Abstract: August 2016 celebrates the 58thyear since Michael Joseph Jackson was born. It’s a touching time for the millions of Michael Jackson fans and students around the world. It is the final column from Elizabeth. Column by Elizabeth Amisu, MA, PGCE, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, […]
Episode 12 – MJ Academy: ‘The Dangerous Philosophies’ Pt. 2
Abstract: This twelfth episode stands in the light of the MJ Academy and the forthcoming book of Elizabeth Amisu, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. Karin has Elizabeth as her guest to interview her on The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. They talk about the critical essay in […]
Academic Book Review of ‘Xscape Origins: The Songs and Stories Michael Jackson Left Behind’ by Damien Shields
Abstract: Xscape Origins: The Songs and Stories Michael Jackson Left Behind. By Damien Shields. United States: Modegy LLC, 2015. $24.95/£16.39. 14 x 0.8 x 21.6 cm; 147 pages. Paperback. 978-0986199103 Book review by Ivana Recmanová, official regular contributor to The Journal of Michael Jackson Studies, and columnist at Czech daily, Deník Referendum. REFERENCE AS: Escape Origins: The Songs and Stories Michael Jackson Left […]
An Interview with Q and Jamon from ‘The MJCast’
Abstract: This interview is part of our coverage of content-creators, both online and in the wider world, and their work relating to Michael Jackson. In it, podcasters, Jamon Bull and Q. Gabriel-Smith discuss their work on the world’s premiere Michael Jackson podcast, The MJCast. REFERENCE AS: Bull, Jamon and Q. Gabriel-Smith. “An Interview with Q and Jamon […]
MJ Studies Today VII (14-7-16)
Abstract: July 2016 is all about the movement of ideas in Michael Jackson Studies, as we move nearer to the publication of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Column by Elizabeth Amisu, MA, PGCE, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, […]
Episode 11 – Author & Text: ‘The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson’ Pt. 1
Abstract: This eleventh episode stands in the light of the forthcoming book of Elizabeth Amisu, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. Karin has Elizabeth as her guest to interview her on The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. They talk about how an idea became a book, the […]
Episode 10 – MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (with Dr. Joe Vogel)
Abstract: This tenth episode stands in the light of Michael Jackson’s anniversary, seven years after his death. In this MJAS Exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin are joined by guest, fellow academic and author, Joseph Vogel, to discuss the seventh song of the seven adult solo albums of Michael Jackson. They explore the symbolism of the number seven and the meaning […]
Academic Book Review of ‘The Michael Jacksons: An Ethnographic Monograph’ by Lorena Turner
Abstract: The Michael Jacksons: An Ethnographic Monograph. By Lorena Turner. Los Angeles, California: Little Moth Press, 2014. $34.95/£24.07 approx. 40 full-colour Illus. 8 x 9.4 inches; 168 pages. Hardcover. 978-1628909555 Book review by Elizabeth Amisu, MA, PGCE, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic […]
MJ Studies Today VI (14-6-16)
Abstract: June 2016 is all about The Journal of Michael Jackson Studies on Vindication Day. Column by Elizabeth Amisu, MA, PGCE, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. REFERENCE AS: Amisu, Elizabeth. “MJ Studies Today VI (14-6-16).” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies2, […]
Academic Book Review of ‘Defending A King ~ His Life & Legacy: A Michael Jackson Biography’ by Dr. Karen Moriarty
Abstract: Defending A King ~ His Life & Legacy: A Michael Jackson Biography. By Dr. Karen Moriarty. 2nded. United States: Outskirts Press, 2012. $20.95/£14.94 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches; 538 pages. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1432794422 Book review by Elizabeth Amisu, MA, PGCE, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael […]