A little devil in America, notes in praise of Black performance, Hanif Abdurraqib
Type
Label
A little devil in America, notes in praise of Black performance, Hanif Abdurraqib
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
A little devil in America
Oclc number
1158510350
Responsibility statement
Hanif Abdurraqib
Sub title
notes in praise of Black performance
Summary
"A Little Devil in America is an urgent project that unravels all modes and methods of Black performance, in this moment when Black performers are coming to terms with their value, reception, and immense impact on America. With sharp insight, humor, and heart, Abdurraqib examines how Black performance happens in specific moments in time and space--midcentury Paris, the moon, or a cramped living room in Columbus, Ohio. At the outset of this project, Abdurraqib became fascinated with clips of Black minstrel entertainers like William Henry Lane, better known as Master Juba. Knowing there was something more complicated and deep-seated in the history and legacy of minstrelsy, Abdurraqib uncovered questions and tensions that help to reveal how Black performance pervades all areas of American society. Abdurraqib's prose is entrancing and fluid as he leads us along the links in his remarkable trains of thought. A Little Devil in America considers, critiques, and praises performance in music, sports, writing, comedy, grief, games, and love"--, Provided by publisher
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Genre
Subject
- African Americans + Race identity
- États-Unis -- Relations raciales
- Noirs américains + Vie intellectuelle
- Noirs américains + Conditions sociales
- African Americans + Intellectual life
- United States -- Race relations
- Informational works
- American literature + African American authors + History and criticism
- Noirs américains dans les arts du spectacle
- Noirs américains + Identité ethnique
- African Americans + Social conditions
- African Americans in the performing arts
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Outgoing Resources
- Creator1
- Genre1
- Subject12
- African Americans + Race identity
- États-Unis -- Relations raciales
- Noirs américains + Vie intellectuelle
- Noirs américains + Conditions sociales
- African Americans + Intellectual life
- United States -- Race relations
- Informational works
- American literature + African American authors + History and criticism
- Noirs américains dans les arts du spectacle
- Noirs américains + Identité ethnique
- African Americans + Social conditions
- African Americans in the performing arts
- Content1
- Author1
- Other version1
- Mapped to1