Prince’s position in popular culture has undergone only limited academic scrutiny. This book provides an academic examination of Prince, encompassing the many layers of his cultural and creative impact. It assesses Prince’s life and legacy holistically, exploring his multiple identities and the ways in which they were manifested through his recorded catalogue and audiovisual personae. In 17 essays organized thematically, the anthology includes a diverse range of contributions - taking ethnographic, musicological, sociological, gender studies and cultural studies approaches to analysing Prince’s career.
ISBN: | 9781501354656 |
Publication date: | 11th June 2020 |
Author: | Professor or Dr. Mike (Professor - retired 2023, Middle Tennessee State University, USA) Alleyne |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic USA an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 232 pages |
Genres: |
Popular music Music reviews and criticism |