This issue of JPMS is being published on the eve of the second anniversary of Michael Jackson’s premature passing. Below is an introduction by the editors defining the scope of this important publication. Popular Culture,” is now available online and features a wide variety of topics about and approaches to Jackson’s profound impact on popular culture. This exciting issue, “Michael Jackson in/as U.S. Inspired by the rich papers and performances at the 2009 CRG national symposium, “ Michael Jackson: Critical Reflection on a Life A Phenomenon,” UC Berkeley professors Tamara Roberts (Department of Music) and Brandi Wilkins Catanese (African American Studies Department of Theater, Dance, Performance Studies) were invited to edit a special issue of the Journal on Popular Music Studies (vol 23, issue 1) focusing on Michael Jackson’s extensive and transformative cultural production. Tamara Roberts and Brandi Wilkins Catanese (eds) Journal on Popular Music Studies (vol 23, issue 1) This is Not It: Recognizing Michael Jackson TM In What Remains
Andreana Clay, San Francisco State University ‘Working Day and Night’: Performing Black Manhood as the King of Pop Panel B: MAN IN THE MIRROR: RACE, SEXUALITY, & REPRESENTATION I’m Not Gonna Spend My Life Being A Color Profit Without Honor: Michael Jackson In and Out of America, 1984-2009 Rickey Vincent, San Francisco City College Michael Jackson: The Original Post Racial Soul Brotherĭr. Panel A: DON’T STOP ‘TIL YOU GET ENOUGH: ARTISTRY, LEGACY, & PERFORMANCE Scholars & artists reflect on the legacy of Michael Jackson on performance & artistry, racial & sexual politics, and cultural representations.
2009 CRG Symposium MICHAEL JACKSON: CRITICAL REFLECTION ON A LIFE & A PHENOMENONĪ symposium sponsored by the Center for Race and Gender, UC Berkeley