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On the publication of four previously unknown compositions by Margaret Bonds and the first book-length biography of her.

FIVE YEARS AND THREE ANNOUNCEMENTS

John Michael Cooper

Mar 1710 min read

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On Margaret Bonds's "Note on Commercial Theater" (text by Hughes) and the challenge it poses for Women's History Month, 2025

“Another Message from the Gods to Man via MARGARET BONDS”:

John Michael Cooper

Mar 411 min read

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MARGARET BONDS: The Ballad of the Brown King (text by Langston Hughes)

MARGARET BONDS: The Ballad of the Brown King (text by Langston Hughes)

John Michael Cooper

Jan 174 min read

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A BOND OF DISTINCTION

A BOND OF DISTINCTION

John Michael Cooper

Nov 2, 20245 min read

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A RELIGIOUS REFLECTION BY MARGARET BONDS

A RELIGIOUS REFLECTION BY MARGARET BONDS

John Michael Cooper

Oct 25, 20242 min read

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A FLORENCE PRICE POSTHUMOUS PREMIERE

A FLORENCE PRICE POSTHUMOUS PREMIERE

John Michael Cooper

Oct 5, 20243 min read

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REDISCOVERING WILL DIXON AT 145

REDISCOVERING WILL DIXON AT 145

John Michael Cooper

Sep 2, 20244 min read

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AN AUSPICOUS ANNIVERSARY:

AN AUSPICOUS ANNIVERSARY:

John Michael Cooper

Aug 28, 20248 min read

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HOW TO GET OUT OF THIS MESS AND LET AMERICA BE AMERICA AGAIN

John Michael Cooper

Jul 3, 20244 min read

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THE HOUSTON EBONY OPERA GUILD SINGS THE PRICE OF FREEDOM.

THE HOUSTON EBONY OPERA GUILD SINGS THE PRICE OF FREEDOM.

John Michael Cooper

May 24, 202410 min read

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THE HOUSTON EBONY OPERA GUILD SINGS THE PRICE OF FREEDOM.

THE HOUSTON EBONY OPERA GUILD SINGS THE PRICE OF FREEDOM.

John Michael Cooper

May 22, 20244 min read

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THE HOUSTON EBONY OPERA GUILD SINGS THE DREAM OF FREEDOM, AND ITS PRICE (Part 1 of 3)

THE HOUSTON EBONY OPERA GUILD SINGS THE DREAM OF FREEDOM, AND ITS PRICE (Part 1 of 3)

John Michael Cooper

May 18, 20244 min read

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LANGSTON HUGHES AND MAX ROACH, MEET JOHNNY BUTLER AND TOM TEASLEY

LANGSTON HUGHES AND MAX ROACH, MEET JOHNNY BUTLER AND TOM TEASLEY

John Michael Cooper

Mar 20, 20244 min read

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BLACK REINSCRIPTION, WHITE REPRISAL: ELIZABETH KECKLEY AND MARGARET BONDS

BLACK REINSCRIPTION, WHITE REPRISAL: ELIZABETH KECKLEY AND MARGARET BONDS

John Michael Cooper

Feb 28, 20249 min read

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SEQUINA DUBOSE: FROM “BLURRED LINES,” A MESSAGE CRYSTAL CLEAR (pt. 1 of 2)

SEQUINA DUBOSE: FROM “BLURRED LINES,” A MESSAGE CRYSTAL CLEAR (pt. 1 of 2)

John Michael Cooper

Feb 16, 20247 min read

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Margaret Bonds and The Ballad of the Brown King

Margaret Bonds and The Ballad of the Brown King

John Michael Cooper

Nov 11, 20235 min read

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For Anyone Who Has Wondered;

For Anyone Who Has Wondered;

John Michael Cooper

Nov 6, 20233 min read

154

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The Tombstone’s Tale (2)

The Tombstone’s Tale (2)

John Michael Cooper

Oct 5, 20232 min read

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RIDDLED WITH MISTAKES

RIDDLED WITH MISTAKES

John Michael Cooper

Jul 15, 20239 min read

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ANTI-SEMITISM AND ANTI-JUDAISM IN ROMANTIC MUSIC (Part 4: Science's Betrayal, Music's Losses)

ANTI-SEMITISM AND ANTI-JUDAISM IN ROMANTIC MUSIC (Part 4: Science's Betrayal, Music's Losses)

John Michael Cooper

Jul 10, 20234 min read

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On the publication of four previously unknown compositions by Margaret Bonds and the first book-length biography of her.

FIVE YEARS AND THREE ANNOUNCEMENTS

John Michael Cooper

Mar 1710 min read

0

On Margaret Bonds's "Note on Commercial Theater" (text by Hughes) and the challenge it poses for Women's History Month, 2025

“Another Message from the Gods to Man via MARGARET BONDS”:

John Michael Cooper

Mar 411 min read

1

MARGARET BONDS: The Ballad of the Brown King (text by Langston Hughes)

MARGARET BONDS: The Ballad of the Brown King (text by Langston Hughes)

John Michael Cooper

Jan 174 min read

0

A BOND OF DISTINCTION

A BOND OF DISTINCTION

John Michael Cooper

Nov 2, 20245 min read

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