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Title: "But What About Amina?": On Blues People and the Politics of Dedication.
Authors: Extra, Naomi
Source: Black Scholar. Jan2024, Vol. 54 Issue 1, p35-42. 8p.
Subjects: Baraka, Amiri, 1934-2014, Baraka, Amina, African American poets, Confirmation: An Anthology of African American Women (Book), Music: Reflections on Jazz & Blues, The (Book)
Abstract: The article discusses the acts of dedication by American poet and writer Amiri Baraka and his wife, poet Amina Baraka, towards each other. Topics discussed include the role played by Amina in Amiri's autobiography, how Amina struggled with Black music and gender politics in the anthologies "Confirmation: An Anthology of African American Women" and "The Music: Reflections on Jazz and Blues" which she co-edited with Amiri, and expressions of dedication in Amina's "Songs for the Masses."
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  Data: The article discusses the acts of dedication by American poet and writer Amiri Baraka and his wife, poet Amina Baraka, towards each other. Topics discussed include the role played by Amina in Amiri's autobiography, how Amina struggled with Black music and gender politics in the anthologies "Confirmation: An Anthology of African American Women" and "The Music: Reflections on Jazz and Blues" which she co-edited with Amiri, and expressions of dedication in Amina's "Songs for the Masses."
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