Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert
Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert ~ Bob the Drag Queen
Famous figures from the past are appearing in present day, including Harriet Tubman. Harriet has things to say to the modern world, and she wants to say it via hip-hop music, so she seeks out the help of Darnell, a music producer who was at the top of his game 20 years ago, but has fallen out of favor. With Harriet are her musical group, the Freemen, people that she guided to freedom via the Underground Railroad.
Through their musical sessions and conversations while putting together their album, Queen of the Underground, Harriet and the Freemen teach Darnell about their lives, their history, and the true meaning of freedom.
Harriet Tubman has always been my absolute hero, for her bravery, strength, courage, and conviction. When I saw this book at the bookstore, I knew I had to read it. I know nothing about the author other than he was on Ru Paul’s Drag Race (though I’ve never watched). This was a quick, easy, and enjoyable read. It was a little clunky now and again, but overall I liked it a lot. Recommended. I read the physical book, which included two songs at the end. I borrowed the audiobook from the library so I could listen to them, which I definitely recommend.
7 Comments
StephLove
Nice choice of review for the first day of Pride. Sounds fun. Maybe if there’s an audio book we’ll do it for our next road trip.
J
There is an audio book, I think you will enjoy it!
nance
What a wild idea for a book. I am a big Harriet Tubman fan as well, but I think this book isn’t for me. I’m too much of a traditionalist when it comes to my heroes from history.
J
I really enjoyed it, but I agree, I think it’s NFN (Not for Nance).
Suzanne
Oooh this sounds really fun and cool!
NGS
This might be too whimsical for me. LOL. Or maybe I should bring more whimsy into my life!
Tamara
Hmm. Harriet Tubman is a fascinating subject no doubt but I think I’d also like to know more about Bob the drag queen! What compelled Bob to write on this topic, and did Bob narrate and sing?