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In "They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us," Hanif Abdurraqib assembles a collection of essays that use music as a lens to examine contemporary culture and African‑American social conditions. Drawing on his own experiences and on pieces first published in outlets such as the New York Times, MTV and Pitchfork, Abdurraqib offers insightful commentary on how songs, artists, and musical moments intersect with broader historical and social realities. His reflections weave together personal narrative, cultural critique, and historical context to illuminate how music both reflects and shapes the world we inhabit.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Hanif Abdurraqib
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