{"title":"Daphne A. Brooks","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaphne A. Brooks explores the rich intersections of music, culture, and social history with incisive attention. Her works delve into the transformative power of performance, shedding light on iconic figures and moments that have shaped artistic and cultural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analyses that blend critical theory with vivid storytelling, offering fresh perspectives on the arts and their broader societal impact. Her books invite a deeper understanding of how creativity resonates within cultural revolutions and personal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"liner-notes-for-the-revolution-by-daphne-a-brooks-9780674292208","title":"Liner Notes for the Revolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Ralph J. 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Connecting the sonic worlds of Black female mythmakers and truth-tellers.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n  —\u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A gloriously polyphonic book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n  —Margo Jefferson, author of \u003ci\u003eNegroland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow is it possible that iconic artists like Aretha Franklin and Beyoncé can be both at the centre and on the fringe of the cultural industry? Daphne Brooks explores more than a century of music archives to bring to life the critics, collectors, and listeners who have shaped our perceptions of Black women both on stage and in the recording studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiner Notes for the Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e offers a startling new perspective, informed by the overlooked contributions of other Black women artists. 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