Beschrijving

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 \\