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~ New Release - 2022
Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop
Pop music is arguably America's greatest cultural contribution to the world, and its singular voice and virtuosity were created by a shining thread of Black women geniuses stretching back to the country's founding. Shine Bright is their surprising, heartbreaking, soaring story.
An overdue paeon to musical masters whose true stories and genius have been hidden in plain sight, Shine Bright weaves biography, criticism, and memoir to present an intimate history.
“Black women have been writing hits that shape American and international culture for generations. It’s more than time to celebrate, showcase, and learn the histories of the women who made our worlds brighter and more meaningful with their songs.” -- Buzzfeed