Craig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcast

May 17 2024 48 ep. 46 mins 38

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A Black, gay celebration of song with Craig Seymour, author of Luther: The Life & Longing of Luther Vandross; All I Could Bare: My Life in Strip Clubs of Gay D.C.; & Who's Your Daddy? His forthcoming book is Special: The Life & Artistry of Janet Jackson (March 2019). Throughout his career, Craig has interviewed Jackson, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and many others. He holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from UMCP, and his research is housed at the Archives of African American Music & Culture at Indiana University.

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The Truth About Diana Ross

May 17 2024 9 mins

This is a review of a concert by Diana Ross. Craig Seymour reflects on Diana Ross's impact as an iconic figure and the lessons her songs have taught.

Craig's Pop Life: Be Careful What You Say To Me

May 12 2024 21 mins

talks about the significance of The Village Voice and how he got his first piece published in the paper. Seymour discusses Tricia Romano's excellent The Freaks Come Out To Write: The Definitive History of The Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture, and quotes from music critic Ann Powers and Richard Goldstein about the importance of the publication. Sey

Music of Black Gay Pride

Mar 23 2024 20 mins

In this episode, I discuss the music of Black gay pride.

Aretha Franklin - A Rose Is A Rose

Mar 16 2024 14 mins

In this episode, I read my 1998 review of Aretha Franklin's A Rose Is A Rose.

My First Music Review

Mar 10 2024 21 mins

I reflect on my first music review and what it's meant for my life.

Pride 2022 Episode: A Talk with Marc Sadane

Jun 18 2022 86 mins

James Baldwin, Phyllis Hyman, Sylvester, Larry Levan, Cissy Houston, her daughter Whitney, Luther Vandross, Labelle -- you likely know most of these names, but you might not be familiar with singer Marc Sadane or Sir Dane, as he is also known. Throughout his extraordinary life & career, he's crossed paths with all these folks and has the stories to tell. I am so honored to be a

Cultivating Blackness: A Conversation About Teena Marie

Apr 16 2022 113 mins

In this episode, I talk with musician/writer Tim Dillinger about his essay "Remembrance: Teena Marie." (https://soulmusic.com/perspectives-teena-marie-remembrance/). Here's a playlist of the songs we discuss during our discussion: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/18teHvU0MdgEjlCojTCQrk?si=3eb3b26a4ff04fb5. Other links: Tim's article "New Time Religion: The Holy Ghost Falls Down i

Aretha Franklin's A Rose Is Still A Rose

Jun 01 2021 33 mins

In this Black Music Month special episode, I reflect upon my review of Aretha Franklin's 1998 album A Rose Is Still A Rose. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter. Thanks!

Ep 40: Christmas Music Show w/ Beyoncé

Dec 22 2019 46 mins

Craig talks about his favorite Christmas music. Includes a 2001 interview with Beyoncé about Destiny's Child's 8 Days of Christmas.

Ep 39: Review of Prince's memoir The Beautiful Ones

Nov 08 2019 33 mins

My review of Prince's memoir The Beautiful Ones