Michael Borshuk

A post I wrote for the Cambridge University Press academic blog to promote Jazz and American Culture:
www.cambridgeblog.org/2024/03/jazz...

JazzSky

In my latest piece, I mentioned Barbara Smith. The Barbara Smith of the Combahee River Collective and how a people's pension was created to assist her as an elder. There's actually a Patreon to assist, I'm a supporter. Her people reached out to say they've seen an uptick in support due to my post.

Jazz and American Culture (Cambridge University Press, 2024) Jazz and American Culture (Cambridge University Press, 2024) · Playlist · 228 songs · 2 likes

Here's a nearly 21-hour playlist of all the music referenced in my edited book JAZZ AND AMERICAN CULTURE:

open.spotify.com/playlist/03c...

Thanks to my friend @realchet.bsky.social for encouraging me to do this.

JazzSky

Insane durability!

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Jazz and American Culture edited by my friend @mborshuk.bsky.social is accessible even if you're a layperson in the world of jazz, like me. I enjoyed the chapters on Jazz Cool, Jazz Autobiography and Mike's brilliant introduction. Tons of book, film and album recos contained within

Almost immediately after jazz became popular nationally in the United States in the early 20th century, American writers responded to what this exciting art ... Jazz and American Culture Book Trailer Video

My edited collection JAZZ AND AMERICAN CULTURE is out and available for purchase!

youtu.be/qBrEYJvp6yI?...