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Craig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcast Craig Seymour
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A Black, gay celebration of song with Craig Seymour, author of Luther: The Life & Longing of Luther Vandross; All I Could Bare: My Life in Strip Clubs of Gay D.C.; & Who's Your Daddy? His forthcoming book is Special: The Life & Artistry of Janet Jackson (March 2019). Throughout his career, Craig has interviewed Jackson, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and many others. He holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from UMCP, and his research is housed at the Archives of African American Music & Culture at Indiana University.
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Music of Black Gay Pride
In this episode, I discuss the music of Black gay pride.
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Aretha Franklin - A Rose Is A Rose
In this episode, I read my 1998 review of Aretha Franklin's A Rose Is A Rose.
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My First Music Review
I reflect on my first music review and what it's meant for my life.
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Pride 2022 Episode: A Talk with Marc Sadane
James Baldwin, Phyllis Hyman, Sylvester, Larry Levan, Cissy Houston, her daughter Whitney, Luther Vandross, Labelle -- you likely know most of these names, but you might not be familiar with singer Marc Sadane or Sir Dane, as he is also known. Throughout his extraordinary life & career, he's crossed paths with all these folks and has the stories to tell. I am so honored to be able to share my conversation with him. This is history, y'all.
Mr. Sadane also features in my recent HITS article: "How Black Gay Men Changed Pop Music"
Part I
Part II
Mr. Sadane's Facebook Page
Links to a few songs we discuss:
Marc Sadane - "One Minute From Love"
Marc Sadane - "One Way Love Affair"
Marc Sadane - "Never Gonna Stop This Heart Of Mine"
Stephanie Mills - "Don't Stop Doin' What 'Cha Do" -
Cultivating Blackness: A Conversation About Teena Marie
In this episode, I talk with musician/writer Tim Dillinger about his essay "Remembrance: Teena Marie." (https://soulmusic.com/perspectives-teena-marie-remembrance/). Here's a playlist of the songs we discuss during our discussion: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/18teHvU0MdgEjlCojTCQrk?si=3eb3b26a4ff04fb5.
Other links:
Tim's article "New Time Religion: The Holy Ghost Falls Down in the Club, Reclaiming Tramaine Hawkins’ Mainstreamed Gospel:" https://godsmusicismylife.substack.com/p/new-time-religion-the-holy-ghost?s=r
Craig's Pop Life Playhouse: https://www.craigspoplifeplayhouse.com/ -
Aretha Franklin's A Rose Is Still A Rose
In this Black Music Month special episode, I reflect upon my review of Aretha Franklin's 1998 album A Rose Is Still A Rose. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter. Thanks!
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