Why Solange Matters

A ROUGH TRADE, THE TIMES, CLASH BOOK OF THE YEAR

The dramatic story of Solange: a musician and artist whose unconventional journey to international success was far more important than her family name.

''Why Solange Matters is a significant and sober treatise on popular music . . . This book is more than necessary.''
THURSTON MOORE

''The author''s prose sparkles . . . This is a book about what freedom could look like for Black women.''
CALEB AZUMAH NELSON, OBSERVER

''Invigorating . . . much more than a dry thesis and at times something nearer to personal reverie.''
IAN PENMAN, LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS

''A love letter to quirkly black creatives . . . [Phillips''] vibrant writing reminds us how Solange lit "the flame of creativity" within many Black women.''
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