Veteran “idol” group g.o.d (Groove Overdose) is the first K-pop artist explored in-depth in Soul in Seoul: African American Popular Music and K-pop. When writing the book, I always knew that g.o.d formed the foundation of understanding the use of R&B rhythm and vocals for later “idol” groups. Their consistent use of funk rhythms and…
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Writing the Book I Wanted to Read – Soul in Seoul: African American Popular Music and K-pop
Soul in Seoul: African American Popular Music and K-pop (September 2020, University of Mississippi Press) is a scholarly book that examines the ways that Korean pop (“idols), R&B and mainstream hip-hop of the Hallyu (Korean wave) era incorporate elements of black popular music and how global fans understand that influence. As a senior scholar in…
Black Popular Music and K-pop
Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor of English, Longwood University One of the major forces driving the appeal of K-pop around the globe is the music, but it seems to receive the least attention. When commentators do turn their attention to K-pop, they recognize that it draws from a variety of musical genres and styles….
KPK: Kpop Kollective 