Books in the African Amer Music in Global Perspective series

Negotiating identity in hip-hop culture

The life and career of an important African American music executive, entrepreneur, and musician

Drawing on fieldwork conducted at eight women's music festivals, the author shows how studying these festivals - attended by predominately white lesbians - provides critical insight into the role of music and lesbian community formation. She also offers sage perspectives on black women's involvement in the women's music festival scene.

An exceptionally diverse look at blues history, styles, and performances