Episode 70 – Michael Jackson 14th Anniversary
Abstract: In this episode, Karin, Elizabeth and Kerry contemplate about 14 years of the passing of Michael Jackson. They discuss the article The Boy Who Would Fly (1983) by Hoskin and express how these 14 years are experienced and look into the future. This episode is dedicated to Elizabeth’s Father IBK, who passed untimely on […]
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MJ Studies Today for June 2023 looks at Michael Jackson's autobiography Moonwalk on its 35th anniversary. Continue reading
Episode 69 – Keep Moving
Abstract: In episode 69, Karin and Elizabeth, review Keep Moving: The Michael Jackson Chronicles by Armond White. They discuss each two essays and give an overview of the essays of the book and where you can buy it. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 69 – ‘Keep Moving’, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On […]
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One of Michael Jackson’s short films for his song “They Don’t Care About Us” recently achieved one billion views on YouTube. Kerry Hennigan discusses the significance of this latest landmark for Jackson’s legacy and the impact the filming of the video had on the people and locations in Brazil where it was shot. Continue reading
Episode 68 – Otherness & Power Review
Abstract: In episode 68, Karin and Elizabeth review Otherness & Power by Susan Woodward. They go deep into the content of the three books and articles Susan analysed and conclude that the book remains essential to read especially for new fans and scholars who want to write about Michael Jackson and his art, to not […]
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In 1987, Michael Jackson released a song called “Liberian Girl” on his album Bad. But how many people outside of Africa who heard the song knew about the country Jackson depicted as a lush, fantasy landscape? The history of the real Liberia was then one of years of civil unrest, a far cry from the paradise Jackson evoked with his song. In this month’s MJ Studies Today, columnist Kerry Hennigan looks at the history of the country, and the song that remains much beloved in Liberia – and by Jackson fans everywhere. Continue reading
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MJ Studies Today for March 2023 looks at Michael Jackson's relationship with the Grammy Awards and examines the relevance of the Grammys today. Continue reading
Episode 66 – Academic Book Review Man In The Music
Abstract: In Episode 66 of Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On, Karin and Elizabeth discuss both editions of Man In The Music by Dr Joseph Vogel. They cover a wide range of topics and explicitly explain how to use this in academic research. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 66 – Academic Book Review […]
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Michael Jackson, Top 200 greatest singers, MJ, Bad, Dangerous, Blood on the Dance Floor, Invincible, Michael Jackson’s Ghosts, Leave Me Alone, Tabloid Junkie, Privacy, 2 Bad, Why you wanna trip on me, Threatened, Continue reading