American popular culture

The Old Days Were Outrageous – You Couldn’t Say Anything

The Old Days Were Outrageous – You Couldn’t Say Anything

History of offense, protest, and censorship Outrageous is more of a clip show but also a riotous reminder that nothing in the cancel culture wars is new.

Questlove Drums Circles Around Music History

Questlove Drums Circles Around Music History

Circles are central to Questlove. He loves a circular connection and a sidelong glance. Circles overlap and connect in his artful book, Music Is History.

Automats, Taxi Dances, and Vaudeville by David Freeland