Vivien Goldman
3 books
About the Author
Vivien Goldman is a pioneering journalist, author, and academic whose work has illuminated the intersections of music, culture, and social change for over four decades. Born in London and educated at Columbia University, she has contributed to outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian, and NME, earning the moniker 'The Punk Professor' for her incisive analyses of punk and reggae scenes. Goldman's books, including Revenge of the She-Punks: A Feminist Music History from Poly Styrene to Pussy Riot and The Book of Exodus: The Making and Meaning of Bob Marley and the Wailers' Album of the Century, celebrate the voices of women in music and the revolutionary spirit of iconic artists. A lecturer on reggae and gender studies, she continues to advocate for underrepresented narratives in global pop culture.
Writing style
insightful
engaging
scholarly
