Energy Never Dies

Afro-Optimism and Creativity in Chicago

Ayana Contreras (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

192 Seiten

2021 | New edition
University of Illinois Press (Verlag)
978-0-252-08611-3 (ISBN)

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From Afro Sheen to Theaster Gates and from Soul Train to Chance the Rapper, Black Chicago draws sustenance from a culture rooted in self-determination, aspiration, and hustle. In Energy Never Dies, Ayana Contreras embarks on a journey to share the implausible success stories and breathtaking achievements of Black Chicago's artists and entrepreneurs. Past and present generations speak with one another, maintaining a vital connection to a beautiful narrative of Black triumph and empowerment that still inspires creativity and pride. Contreras weaves a hidden history from these true stories and the magic released by undervalued cultural artifacts. As she does, the idea that the improbable is always possible emerges as an indestructible Afro-Optimism that binds a people together. Passionate and enlightening, Energy Never Dies uses the power of storytelling to show how optimism and courage fuel the dreams of Black Chicago.

Ayana Contreras is a radio host/producer at Chicago Public Media, a founder/blogger at darkjive.com, and a columnist and reviewer at DownBeat Magazine.

CoverTitleCopyrightContentsPreface: The Verge of Spring: Optimism in Black Chicagoi.On Stony Island Avenue: Boulevard of Black Cultureii. Sort of a Dream: The Southern Sensibility and Flow of Chicago's West Sideiii.Found: Grooves Ghostly Whiteiv.Stax Fax: Black Christmas Begat a Black Love Processionv. All This Talk about Freedom: Art, Soul and the Blackstone Rangersvi.It's a Tom Tom, Part 1: Tamales, Barbecue, and 45svii.It's a Tom Tom, Part 2: Iron Sharpening Ironviii. Visions of Soul: Afro Sheen, Soul Train, and Black Chicago's Close-Upix.Brand-New You: Makeover, Mind Overx.The Coiling Feedback Loop of TimeNotesIndexBack cover

Erscheinungsdatum	06.12.2021
Zusatzinfo	12 black & white photographs
Verlagsort	Baltimore
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	286 g
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik
Themenwelt	Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte
ISBN-10	0-252-08611-2 / 0252086112
ISBN-13	978-0-252-08611-3 / 9780252086113
Zustand	Neuware