{"product_id":"black-song-singing-just-singing-justice-collective-9780472058310","title":"Black Song: A Manifesto for Music and Justice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Song: A Manifesto for Music and Justice\u003c\/i\u003e centers acts of musical creation and performance that emerge from Black experiences, affirm Black humanity, and connect to Black communities. Written for scholars, performers, and music fans, the book shows that learning about Black Song and its creation is central to understanding both American music and Black American experiences. By providing a more inclusive, just, and accurate understanding of the art of Black Song, the authors disrupt and expand musical canons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Song \u003c\/i\u003eshines a spotlight on the response, resistance, and community building that occur in musical creation in Black spaces, past and present. The authors explore histories and performances across musical styles--from classical to country to hiphop to opera to jazz to gospel to many others. They offer practical advice on how to perform, research, teach, and listen to this music. As they center Black Song in American history and music, they show that this music is a valuable tool for promoting productive and healing dialogues about race, justice, and history. Encouraging empathy and understanding, \u003ci\u003eBlack Song\u003c\/i\u003e shows how to approach Black music and spaces with knowledge and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Singing Just Singing Justice Collective,Louise Toppin,Naomi Andre\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0472058312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780472058310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Michigan Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 229\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Singing Just Singing Justice Collective","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659696484607,"sku":"9780472058310","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/black-song-singing-just-singing-justice-collective-9780472058310","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}