Marcos Cabotá

Abstract: In this exclusive episode, Elizabeth and Karin have Marcos Cabotá as their guest. They discuss the documentary in an academic setting and also discuss Marcos’ documentary Sonic Fantasy. A lot of wise words, great questions with great answers and all in all a lovely and necessary interview. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 57 – An Interview with film director Marcos Cabotá”... Source

Abstract: In this exclusive episode, Elizabeth and Karin have Marcos Cabotá as their guest. They discuss the documentary in an academic setting and also discuss Marcos’ documentary Sonic Fantasy. A lot of wise words, great questions with great answers and all in all a lovely and necessary interview. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 57 – An Interview with film director Marcos Cabotá”... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-57/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 57 – Exclusive Interview with Film Director Marcos Cabotá

In episode 56, Karin and Elizabeth review the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal: MICHAEL JACKSON’S ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE Edited by Isabelle PETITJEAN. In this second part, they continue the discussion of the issue with the essays written by Aurélie Doignon, Luca Izzo, Zada Johnson and Elisabeth Amisu. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 56 – Review of the second... Source

In episode 56, Karin and Elizabeth review the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal: MICHAEL JACKSON’S ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE Edited by Isabelle PETITJEAN. In this second part, they continue the discussion of the issue with the essays written by Aurélie Doignon, Luca Izzo, Zada Johnson and Elisabeth Amisu. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 56 – Review of the second... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-56/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Review & Discussion of the Nakan Issue 2 (Part 2)

Nakan Journal

In episode 55, Karin and Elizabeth review the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal: MICHAEL JACKSON’S ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE Edited by Isabelle PETITJEAN. In this first part, they discuss the issue in general and the essays written by Guillaume Deveney, Mathilde Recly, Fabio Pastore, Buata B. Malela and Isabelle Petitjean. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. Source

In episode 55, Karin and Elizabeth review the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal: MICHAEL JACKSON’S ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE Edited by Isabelle PETITJEAN. In this first part, they discuss the issue in general and the essays written by Guillaume Deveney, Mathilde Recly, Fabio Pastore, Buata B. Malela and Isabelle Petitjean. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-55/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Review and Discussion of Nakan Journal (Part 1)

Ryan Garey

In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth review the MA thesis of Ryan Gary, “Who’s Bad?” Disrupting Cultural (Re)Production Through Representations of Michael Jackson. They review every chapter so listeners can decide if this thesis can be a good starting point or be used as a referral for their own thesis. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 54 – Review of the MA thesis of Ryan Garey ” Podcast... Source

In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth review the MA thesis of Ryan Gary, “Who’s Bad?” Disrupting Cultural (Re)Production Through Representations of Michael Jackson. They review every chapter so listeners can decide if this thesis can be a good starting point or be used as a referral for their own thesis. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 54 – Review of the MA thesis of Ryan Garey ” Podcast... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/review-and-discussion-of-the-thesis-by-ryan-garey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Review and discussion of the Thesis by Ryan Garey

Kelly O’Riley

In episode 53, Karin and Elizabeth Discuss and review the MA thesis, recently published in the Journal, The Hagiography and teratology and the HIStory of Michael Jackson. They simultaneously talk about biographies and what they should entail for academics, but also how critical readers need to be when reading them. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 53 – Review of the MA thesis of Kelly O’... Source

In episode 53, Karin and Elizabeth Discuss and review the MA thesis, recently published in the Journal, The Hagiography and teratology and the HIStory of Michael Jackson. They simultaneously talk about biographies and what they should entail for academics, but also how critical readers need to be when reading them. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 53 – Review of the MA thesis of Kelly O’... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/review-of-the-ma-thesis-of-kelly-oriley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Review of the MA thesis of Kelly O’Riley

In this episode, Elizabeth and Karin review the academic book Michael Jackson And The Quandary Of A Black Identity by Sherrow O Pinder. The premise of Pinder’s book is: What does it mean to be black in America. Elizabeth and Karin go in-depth in this academic book and share their thoughts with you. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 52 – Review and Discussion of the Academic Book by Pinder... Source

In this episode, Elizabeth and Karin review the academic book Michael Jackson And The Quandary Of A Black Identity by Sherrow O Pinder. The premise of Pinder’s book is: What does it mean to be black in America. Elizabeth and Karin go in-depth in this academic book and share their thoughts with you. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 52 – Review and Discussion of the Academic Book by Pinder... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-52-review-and-discussion-of-the-academic-book-by-pinder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 52 Review and Discussion of the Academic Book by Pinder Episode 52 Review and Discussion of the Academic Book by Pinder

With this first episode, Karin and Elizabeth take a trip down memory lane with Kerry Hennigan’s Columns of MJ Studies Today as a lead and talk about the present and the future of the Journal. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 51 – Past-Present-Future Book 5 ” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 8, no. 2 (2022). Published electronically 21/01/2022. https... Source

With this first episode, Karin and Elizabeth take a trip down memory lane with Kerry Hennigan’s Columns of MJ Studies Today as a lead and talk about the present and the future of the Journal. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 51 – Past-Present-Future Book 5 ” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 8, no. 2 (2022). Published electronically 21/01/2022. https... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/past-present-future-book-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Past-Present-Future Book 5

In this exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin talk about ten songs that they really like and why. A non-academic birthday conversation about the music of Michael Jackson. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 50 – Exclusive The 10 songs of Karin &amp; Elizabeth – MJAS Exclusive” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 8, no. 1 (2021). Published electronically 29/07/2021. Source

In this exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin talk about ten songs that they really like and why. A non-academic birthday conversation about the music of Michael Jackson. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 50 – Exclusive The 10 songs of Karin &amp; Elizabeth – MJAS Exclusive” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 8, no. 1 (2021). Published electronically 29/07/2021. <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-50-exclusive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 50 – Exclusive

In this exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the program Faking It of the streaming service Discovery+. They analyse the footage, the premise and the way they try to shoehorn Michael Jackson into an abuser role by way of using debunked and highly questionable footage as the source. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 49 – Faking It – MJAS Exclusive” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives... Source

In this exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the program Faking It of the streaming service Discovery+. They analyse the footage, the premise and the way they try to shoehorn Michael Jackson into an abuser role by way of using debunked and highly questionable footage as the source. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 49 – Faking It – MJAS Exclusive” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-49-mjas-exclusive-faking-it/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 49 – MJAS Exclusive – Faking It

In part 2 of On The Wall, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the exhibition guided by the catalogue and the art and artists curated by Elizabeth. They walk you through the exhibition as if they are there explaining what they see and put it into context. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 48 – On The Wall Part 2” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 6 (2021). Source

In part 2 of On The Wall, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the exhibition guided by the catalogue and the art and artists curated by Elizabeth. They walk you through the exhibition as if they are there explaining what they see and put it into context. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 48 – On The Wall Part 2” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 6 (2021). <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-48-part-2-on-the-wall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 48 Part 2 On The Wall

Dynamic, Influential, Inclusive, Cultural, Explorative, Unique

In part 1 of On The Wall, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the exhibition guided by the Directors Essay The Last Modernist. They talk about the entry of Margot Jefferson and why they think it wasn’t maybe such a good idea to have her write her essay and several artists who participated in this travelling exhibition. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 47 – On The Wall Part 1” Podcast... Source

In part 1 of On The Wall, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the exhibition guided by the Directors Essay The Last Modernist. They talk about the entry of Margot Jefferson and why they think it wasn’t maybe such a good idea to have her write her essay and several artists who participated in this travelling exhibition. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 47 – On The Wall Part 1” Podcast... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-47-on-the-wall-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 47 On The Wall Part 1

In this special, Elizabeth and Karin have Brice Najar as a guest. They discuss the album Xscape on various levels. A discussion about Copyright, the integrity to finish the art of an artist, and if so do you put it out as an original Michael Jackson or not and much more. In this lovely, challenging and sometimes bold discussion they agree on one thing. Teach young Michael Jackson fans from his... Source

In this special, Elizabeth and Karin have Brice Najar as a guest. They discuss the album Xscape on various levels. A discussion about Copyright, the integrity to finish the art of an artist, and if so do you put it out as an original Michael Jackson or not and much more. In this lovely, challenging and sometimes bold discussion they agree on one thing. Teach young Michael Jackson fans from his... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-46-xscape/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 46 – Xscape

In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth discuss Stranger in Moscow, the meaning and the symbols in the short film and the lyrics. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 45 – Stranger in Moscow ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 4 (2021). Published electronically 21/03/21. https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/past-prsent-future-book-4/ Source

In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth discuss Stranger in Moscow, the meaning and the symbols in the short film and the lyrics. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 45 – Stranger in Moscow ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 4 (2021). Published electronically 21/03/21. <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/past-prsent-future-book-4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/past-prsent-future-book-4/</a> <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-45-stranger-in-moscow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 45 – Stranger in Moscow

In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth revisit Earth Song and they discuss its relevance today. The messages Michael Jackson always had in his songs, the power of this particular song and how we should take his messages very seriously and start action upon it. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 43 – Past – Present – Future Book 4 ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic... Source

In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth revisit Earth Song and they discuss its relevance today. The messages Michael Jackson always had in his songs, the power of this particular song and how we should take his messages very seriously and start action upon it. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 43 – Past – Present – Future Book 4 ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-44-earthsong/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 44 – Earth Song

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, look back, tell where they are right now and look into the future of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 43 – Past – Present – Future Book 4 ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 3 (2021). Published electronically 14/01/21. https... Source

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, look back, tell where they are right now and look into the future of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 43 – Past – Present – Future Book 4 ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 3 (2021). Published electronically 14/01/21. https... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-43-past-present-future-book-4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 43 – Past – Present – Future Book 4

Wonder

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, explore Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson through the album Songs In The Key Of Life, and the works of Michael Jackson. They both encourage readers who are interested in researching and writing about Stevie Wonder, to send their works to the journal. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 42 – Exploring Stevie Wonder and Michael... Source

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, explore Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson through the album Songs In The Key Of Life, and the works of Michael Jackson. They both encourage readers who are interested in researching and writing about Stevie Wonder, to send their works to the journal. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 42 – Exploring Stevie Wonder and Michael... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-42-exploring-stevie-wonder-michael-jackson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 42 – Exploring Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, finally decided that the documentaries Leaving Neverland and The Real Michael Jackson needed to be discussed. It took them quite a while to watch the documentaries and they are uneasy topics to discuss. However, we found that new Michael Jackson scholars need to be informed. It is therefore that we also put as much resources in the show notes as... Source

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, finally decided that the documentaries Leaving Neverland and The Real Michael Jackson needed to be discussed. It took them quite a while to watch the documentaries and they are uneasy topics to discuss. However, we found that new Michael Jackson scholars need to be informed. It is therefore that we also put as much resources in the show notes as... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/leaving-neverland-the-real-michael-jackson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 41 – Leaving Neverland & The Real Michael Jackson

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker film and see if there is a narrative more than it is just an anthology. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 40 – Moonwalker ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 6, no. 1 (2020). Published electronically 21/07/20. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/moonwalker/ Source

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker film and see if there is a narrative more than it is just an anthology. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 40 – Moonwalker ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 6, no. 1 (2020). Published electronically 21/07/20. <a href="http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/moonwalker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/moonwalker/</a> <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-40-moonwalker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 40 - Moonwalker Episode 40 – Moonwalker

Abstract: In this Special episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson and civil Rights and how he addressed institutional racism in his Art. NB: Unfortunately there is a disturbing noise in the last 5 minutes of the recording. I was unable to delete it from the recording and decided the topic is too important to cut it all out. My excuses to the listeners. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin... Source

Abstract: In this Special episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson and civil Rights and how he addressed institutional racism in his Art. NB: Unfortunately there is a disturbing noise in the last 5 minutes of the recording. I was unable to delete it from the recording and decided the topic is too important to cut it all out. My excuses to the listeners. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-39-mj-civil-rights/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 39 – MJ & Civil Rights

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson and Beyoncé also known as The King of Pop and Queen Bey, and how they fit into the archetype of Black Royalty. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 38 – The King of Pop &amp; Queen Bey” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 6, no. 4 (2020). Published electronically 10/06/20. http... Source

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson and Beyoncé also known as The King of Pop and Queen Bey, and how they fit into the archetype of Black Royalty. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 38 – The King of Pop &amp; Queen Bey” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 6, no. 4 (2020). Published electronically 10/06/20. http... <a href="https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-38/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a>

Episode 38 – The King of Pop & Queen Bey

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