Tag: michael jackson and black history

Episode 32 – Part 1 of The Lost Recordings ‘Leave Me Alone’ & ‘Jam’

Posted onAuthorKarin Merx

Abstract: This episode is the first part of the lost recordings. I talk about the songs and short films ‘Leave Me Alone’, and ‘Jam’. Taking in consideration the production context, symbolism of the visuals and using the recently published thesis of Andreas Ardanic to discuss Read More …

Black-Modernisms by Michele Wallace

Michael Jackson, Black Modernisms and ‘The Ecstasy of Communication’

Posted onAuthorMichele Wallace

With the permission of esteemed academic, Professor Michele Wallace, we are able to publish this culturally and historically relevant article, written and published in 1989 at the height of Jackson’s post-Thriller and Bad success. We have also included, with permission, the artwork of Mrs Faith Ringgold, also created in 1988.

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