Planting Flags in the Funk : Prince, Black Exceptionalism and the Myth of the Magical Negro Part 1

Muse 2 the Pharaoh

English - October 28, 2020 05:36 - 1 hour - 151 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Commentary around Prince often notes his “magical” quality as he seemed to be someone who defied definition or even understanding. In this 2-part episode, we thread the connotation of the word “magic” through the trope of the “magical Negro” to weave a nuanced conversation exploring Prince’s embodiment of Black exceptionalism.

Guests : Kamillah Cummings, Erica Thompson, Tonya Pendleton