Raising Cain: Blackface Performance from Jim Crow to Hip Hop
Raising Cain delves into the history of blackface performance, tracing its roots in the Jim Crow era and its lasting echoes in hip hop. W. T. Lhamon Jr. explores how this controversial art form has evolved, influencing American cultural expressions from minstrel shows to modern music and performance.
About This Book
Raising Cain examines blackface performance across American cultural history, spanning from the Jim Crow period to contemporary hip hop expressions.
The book provides insights into how these performances have shaped and reflected societal dynamics over time.
Through detailed analysis, it connects historical traditions with modern cultural phenomena.
Author W. T. Lhamon Jr. offers a scholarly perspective on the enduring impact of blackface in popular culture.
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