Course topics include the extent of Beyoncé’s control over her own aesthetic, whether her often half-naked body is empowered or stereotypical, and her more racy performances as her alter ego, “Sasha Fierce.” In-class discussions often lead to other vocalists, including Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Lady Gaga, and contemporary musicians who embrace the soul singing tradition like Adele and the late Amy Winehouse.
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Beyoncé as a Political Figure? — Rutgers (via interweber) With professors like these, who needs…uh, what’s the opposite of a professor? |
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Politicizing Beyoncé,
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