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Go Ahead in the Rain
Notes to A Tribe Called Quest
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This book is ideal for readers interested in music history, hip-hop culture, and American arts, as well as fans of A Tribe Called Quest and Hanif Abdurraqib’s writing.
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See moreA stunning homage to A Tribe Called Quest and a musical era that shaped American culture, from critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author Hanif Abdurraqib.
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A stunning homage to A Tribe Called Quest and a musical era that shaped American culture, from critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author Hanif Abdurraqib.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Guardian praises Abdurraqib as “both perceptive and sharp,” highlighting his bold and atypical viewpoint. The review suggests that this book offers an eloquent tribute that could inspire even sceptics to appreciate the music urgently, calling it a perfect epitaph.
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ISBN: 9781911545446
Publisher: Melville House UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Melville House UK
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 216
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About the Author
Hanif Abdurraqib is a poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio. His essays and music criticism have been published in The FADER, Pitchfork, The New Yorker, and The New York Times, amongst others. He is the author of Go Ahead In The Rain: Notes To A Tribe Called Quest and A Little Devil In America: In Praise of Black Performance.
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