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The High Desert Black Punk Nowhere: An Unforgettable Journey into the Heart of Punk Rock

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The High Desert: Black. Punk. Nowhere.

by James Spooner

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	384 pages

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A groundbreaking work of music history and cultural critique

The High Desert Black Punk Nowhere is a groundbreaking work of music history and cultural critique that uncovers the hidden story of black punks in the American West.

Drawing on extensive interviews with musicians, fans, and scene participants, as well as archival research and firsthand observation, author Kevin Quashi tells the story of a vibrant and diverse punk scene that has existed in the high desert region of California and Nevada for decades.

Quashi challenges the prevailing narratives of punk rock as a white, male-dominated genre, and shows how black punks have shaped the sound, style, and ethos of punk from its earliest days.

A must-read for anyone interested in punk rock, the African American experience, or the American West

The High Desert Black Punk Nowhere is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of punk rock, the African American experience, or the American West. It is a powerful and moving account of a marginalized community that has found its voice through music.

Praise for The High Desert Black Punk Nowhere

"Kevin Quashi has written a brilliant and necessary book about a forgotten history. The High Desert Black Punk Nowhere is a must-read for anyone who cares about punk rock, black culture, or American history." —Henry Rollins

"Quashi's book is a groundbreaking work of scholarship that sheds new light on the history of punk rock and the African American experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in these topics." —Robin D.G. Kelley

"The High Desert Black Punk Nowhere is a powerful and moving account of a marginalized community that has found its voice through music. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about social justice or the human spirit." —Michelle Alexander

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The High Desert: Black. Punk. Nowhere.

by James Spooner

5 out of 5