Left of Black | The Intellectual Life of Black Feminist Sound with Daphne A. Brooks

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What is the deep cultural and intellectual work taking place in the sounds of Black feminist musical icons from Bessie Smith to Zora Neal Hurston to Beyoncé? This episode, Dr. Neal is joined by Dr. Daphne A. Brooks who is the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of African American Studies, American Studies, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Music at Yale University. She discusses her latest book, "Liner Notes for the Revolution The Intellectual Life of Black Feminist Sound," published by ‪@harvardupress‬.
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