Who Can Afford to Improvise?: James Baldwin and Black Music, the Lyric and the Listeners

Autori

• Ed Pavlic

Parametri

• 352 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Letteratura afroamericana
• Musica

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Utilizing exclusive access to private letters and unpublished works, this book explores James Baldwin's career through the lens of his musical sensibilities and keen observational skills. It highlights Baldwin's enduring relevance today, offering insights into his life and artistic evolution while emphasizing the importance of improvisation in his work. Through this detailed examination, readers gain a deeper understanding of Baldwin's impact on literature and society.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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