Laina Dawes "What Are You Doing Here?" Book (2013)

Details: Introduction by Skin, of UK heavy-rock, metal, and punk band, Skunk Anansie. Canadian author [Dawes] writes an informative and important bibliography stemming from her and others experiences as people of color within and while contributing to local heavy metal and punk scenes; reflections on finding your musical heroes; racism; gender exploration; culture; inclusion/exclusion. Highly recommended and important read.  Short Description: "Laina Dawes is not always the only black woman at metal shows, and she's not always the only headbanger among her black female friends. In her first book, the Canadian critic and music fan questions herself, her head-banging heroes, and dozens of black punk, metal, and hard rock fans to answer the knee-jerk question she's heard a hundred times in the small clubs where her favorite bands play: "What are you doing here?" Grade: M (new stock) Full Description: "What Are You Doing Here? investigates how black women musicians and fans navigate the me