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A review by mallaeus
Queer Country by Shana Goldin-Perschbacher
5.0
A fantastic examination of the queer roots and contemporary manifestations in American country and folk music.
The author demonstrates a clear love and respect for the genre and medium, as well as a willingness to let the artists and their stories speak for themselves. Spanning the length and breadth of the genre's history, as well as unpicking the often complex political and cultural tensions which haunt the music, this book is a feat of intervention into the study of Queer Country music.
Just a note: I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley, and so would like to extend my thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this title. It will be available from University of Illinois Press in March 2022.
The author demonstrates a clear love and respect for the genre and medium, as well as a willingness to let the artists and their stories speak for themselves. Spanning the length and breadth of the genre's history, as well as unpicking the often complex political and cultural tensions which haunt the music, this book is a feat of intervention into the study of Queer Country music.
Just a note: I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley, and so would like to extend my thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this title. It will be available from University of Illinois Press in March 2022.