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Martha Wash’s “Love and Conflict” – The Album for 2020
You already know the voice of Martha Wash (even if you don't think you do). Her new album, "Love and Conflict," is a perfect selection for today.
Katie Kapurch
Katie Kapurch is Associate Professor of English at Texas State University and co-editor of the academic journal, AMP: American Music Perspectives. She writes about the Beatles, Disney, melodrama, and youth culture and co-edited (with Kenneth Womack) the book “New Critical Perspectives on the Beatles.” Forthcoming books include "Blackbird Singing: Black America Remixes the Beatles" (Penn State University Press), which offers new discoveries about Billy Preston, Bettye LaVette, and others. You can learn more about Katie's publications at katiekapurch.com.
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