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Craig Seymour
Craig's Pop Life
A Black gay podcast
A Black, gay celebration of song with Craig Seymour, author of Luther: The Life & Longing of Luther Vandross; All I Could Bare: My Life in Strip Clubs of Gay D.C.; & Who's Your Daddy? His forthcoming book is Special: The Life & Artistry of Janet Jackson (March 2019). Throughout his career, Craig has interviewed Jackson, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and many others. He holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from UMCP, and his research is housed at the Archives of African American Music & Culture at Indiana University.
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5.0 stars from 23 ratings
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“I love me some Craig Seymour realness. He's been there, through the decades, writing about Black music, club music, living through gay culture. At this point, he's an authority. His voice matters.”Read full review »
Olivier UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/26/24
Awesome Podcast
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“I love Craig’s insights in to not only music, but film, television and also social commentary. The way he talks of music in its historical context is something I’m fascinated by and have never heard someone do it so passionately. Can’t wait for the new Janet book!”
gary1814 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/26/19
Gave me my black lesbian card back.
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“Recently discovered this podcast, and so thankful that I did. As a black introverted lesbian in the Midwest, parts of me felt so removed from black and lesbian culture, listening to Craig’s pop life, keeps me informed and catches me up on things I’ve missed in pop culture. I appreciate his...”Read full review »
Kimberly second review via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/19
Recent Episodes
This is a review of a concert by Diana Ross. Craig Seymour reflects on Diana Ross's impact as an iconic figure and the lessons her songs have taught.
Published 05/17/24
talks about the significance of The Village Voice and how he got his first piece published in the paper. Seymour discusses Tricia Romano's excellent The Freaks Come Out To Write: The Definitive History of The Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture, and quotes from music...
Published 05/13/24
Published 05/13/24
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