Infinity Goes Up On Trial

De: Erin Callahan
Escúchala gratis

  • Resumen

  • “Infinity Goes Up on Trial” focuses on ideas central to the depth of Bob Dylan’s music, art, and writing in a broader social, cultural, and political context. Discussing these concepts with scholars, artists, educators, activists, and myriad experts, we explore how Dylan’s ideas reflect and encompass all aspects of human existence.
    © 2024 Erin C. Callahan
    Más Menos
activate_WEBCRO358_DT_T2
Episodios
  • Myth, Memory, and Identity Construction with Court Carney (IOT 06)

    Myth, Memory, and Identity Construction with Court Carney (IOT 06)
    Sep 2 2024
    From the beginning of his career, critics, scholars, and fans have attempted to define Bob Dylan’s identity. Countless interviews and biographies and even Dylan’s 2004 memoir Chronicles: Volume One include myths, half-truths, and obfuscations, leading to lingering questions. These questions are compounded by the public’s perception of him and public images of Dylan used to serve a particular agenda – most often associated with his early protest period. Indeed, public and historic figures’ identities have oft been altered, distilled, diluted, or corrupted through their representations in popular culture. In this episode, Court Carney and I discuss his forthcoming book on Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest, identity construction and public memory, and how Bob Dylan’s identity has been constructed throughout his career. Court is a cultural historian who writes on public memory. He is a full professor of history at Stephen F. Austin University where he teaches courses on
    Más Menos
    1 h y 23 m
  • Bobcats, Bobheads, and Dylanologists with Elizabeth Cantalamassa (IOT 05)

    Bobcats, Bobheads, and Dylanologists with Elizabeth Cantalamassa (IOT 05)
    Aug 1 2024
    Bob Dylan, like the Grateful Dead, has a loyal and dedicated fanbase who follow his tours, exchange bootleg recordings, and analyze his lyrics and music. Called “Bobcats,” “Bobheads,” or “Dylanologists,” these Dylan fans have created a unique and supportive worldwide community who stay connected through various networks, meet up at shows, and share their love and appreciation for the art Dylan has created. In 2014, David Kinney chronicled the history and stories of some of the most passionate fans in his book The Dylanologists. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Cantalamassa, professor, scholar, and Dylan fan, talks about her work and her experiences on tour with Dylan. Elizabeth is a philosopher whose research focuses on the intersection of social philosophy, philosophy of language, and value theory. She is an Emerging Scholar with the Mark Twain Circle of America and was a Quarry Farm Fellow with the Center for Mark Twain Studies. Elizabeth has written and presented on Dylan, Taylor
    Más Menos
    1 h y 1 m
  • Dylan & Masculinity Conf Recap with Court Carney (IOT 04)

    Dylan & Masculinity Conf Recap with Court Carney (IOT 04)
    Jul 1 2024
    On May 23 and 24th, scholars gathered in Odense, Denmark to discuss Dylan’s gender performance at the Bob Dylan: Questions on Masculinity Conference. The keynotes included Anne-Marie Mai, Laura Tenschert, Sean Latham. Court Carney, and me. Other scholars including, Rebecca Slaman, Graley Herren, Paul Haney, and Andrew Ferhibach shared their research and insights on Dylan’s performance of masculinity and gender performance. In this episode, Court and I recap the conference, discussing the presentations, the event, and all the wonderful things we experienced. Court is a cultural historian who writes on public memory. He is a full professor of history at Stephen F. Austin University where he teaches courses on Black history and American cultural history. He is the author of Cuttin Up: How Early Jazz Got America’s Ear and Reckoning with the Devil: Nathan Bedford Forrest in Myth and Memory will be released in September 2024. He is the co-editor of The Politics and Power of Bob Dylan’s L
    Más Menos
    57 m
Música
Más Menos

Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Infinity Goes Up On Trial

Calificaciones medias de los clientes

Reseñas - Selecciona las pestañas a continuación para cambiar el origen de las reseñas.

Reseñas de Audible.com

Opiniones de Amazon
No hay comentarios disponibles