A Little Devil in America: In Praise of Black Performance

A Litany of Heartbreak, Joy, and Resilience - Explore the Intersection of Black Performance and American Culture Discover the profound and lasting reflection on how Black performance is inextricably woven into the fabric of American culture.

This book examines moments from Soul Train to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Whitney Houston to Beyoncé, revealing layers of resonance in Black and white cultures, the politics of American empire, and the author's personal history of love, grief, and performance.

With prose brimming with jubilation and pain, the author explains the poignancy of performances big and small, each one feeling intensely familiar and vital, both timeless and desperately urgent.

Don't miss out on this gripping and thought-provoking exploration of Black art, music, and culture in all their complexity.

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