The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies | ISSN: 2452-0497
Dynamic, Influential, Inclusive, Cultural, Explorative, Unique
MJ Studies Today CI, May 2024, by Kerry Hennigan, looks at the collaboration of Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, two musical geniuses who began their careers as child prodigies and who in 1987 recorded two duets – “Just Good Friends” and “Get It.” Read More …
MJ Studies Today, February 2024 looks at the Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop” and in particular the contribution of Michael Jackson. Read More …
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. Read More …
MJ Studies Today columnist Kerry Hennigan has written an informal essay about her personal reflections on the Thriller album, along with some of the Disc 2 “extras” from the 40th anniversary edition. #Thriller40 Read More …