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The Purple One : Prince, race, gender, and everything in between / edited by Judson L. Jeffries, Shannon M. Cochran, and Molly Reinhoudt

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Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, [2024]
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1 online resource (189 pages).
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Jeffries, Judson L., Cochran, Shannon M., and Reinhoudt, Molly
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Contents
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Editors -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part I. Black Masculinity and Gender Performativity -- Chapter 1: Christopher Tracy's Parade: Re-Scripting Black Masculinity in Prince's Under the Cherry Moon -- Chapter 2: The African American Father-Son Relationship in Purple Rain: A Multigenerational Perspective -- Chapter 3: Educating to Empower: Gender Performativity Pedagogy Using the Artistry of Prince and Sheila E -- Chapter 4: Conversation with Al Nuness (Prince's Basketball Coach) -- Part II. Beauty, Race, and Spirituality -- Chapter 5: Conceptualization of Beauty in Prince's "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" Video -- Chapter 6: Welcome to the Dawn: The Racial, Sexual, Spiritual, and Political Sociology of Prince / (1978-96) -- Chapter 7: The Prince of Gotham: Prince's Multifaceted Batman Project -- Chapter 8: Not in Vain: The Artistry of Denise Matthews -- Conclusion -- About the Contributors -- Index.
Summary
"Prince (1958-2016) looms large in contemporary music history. Despite universal acclaim for his artistry, few scholars and writers have thoroughly treated the underlying ideas expressed in his work or examined his profound impact on popular culture. The Purple One: Prince, Race, Gender, and Everything in Between positions Prince in his proper cultural, political, and social place in history. Contributors employ a diverse range of approaches to explore the intricate facets of this cultural icon, illuminating the many dimensions of his creative output and legacy. The collection is organized around two central themes that shed light on Prince's artistry and lasting influence. Moving beyond conventional discussions about Prince and masculinity, Part I, "Black Masculinity and Gender Performativity," delves into less-explored aspects of the artist's gender-bending persona. Essays in this section cover a slew of fascinating subjects, including Prince's re-scripting of Black masculinity in the cult classic Under the Cherry Moon, and an autoethnographic study of African American father-son relationships in the film Purple Rain. Another essay examines the subversive gender performativity of Prince and frequent collaborator Sheila E. Part II, "Beauty, Race, and Spirituality," explores a range of topics present in Prince's oeuvre, from the sociopolitical contours of his work to his overlooked but significant projects and protégés. Contributors in this section examine Prince's representations of female beauty, his articulations of urban rage and protest, and his commercially successful but critically overlooked Batman soundtrack. This second installment of the ongoing scholarly project, PrincEnlighteNmenT: A Study of Society through Music, continues to center Prince as a focal point in music scholarship and enhance our understanding of his complex life and work"--
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Includes index.
Endowment Note
Donald M. Haag Libraries Endowment
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