Autochthonomies: Transnationalism, Testimony, and Transmission in the African Diaspora (New Black Studies Series)

Autochthonomies: A Transnational African Diasporic Lens for Reading Cultural Productions is a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional scholarship on African diasporic cultures by offering a radical new approach to reading and interpreting works by artists of African descent.

By invoking a transnational African/diasporic lens and negotiating it through a lakou or "yard space," this book provides a powerful new tool for charting the connections between subjects of African descent across Africa, Europe, and the Americas. With a thorough and rigorous interdisciplinary approach, Autochthonomies offers a fresh perspective on African diasporic cultures, providing richer readings of works that underscore African/diasporic sensibilities.

The book's bold challenge to established scholarship opens up new possibilities for understanding the transnational interactions between African cultural producers and sites, making it an essential read for anyone interested in African diasporic studies.