Black Soundscapes White Stages: The Meaning of Francophone Sound in the Black Atlantic

This book excerpt explores the intersection of sound, race, gender, and colonialism in Francophone culture, specifically focusing on the French Antilles. It examines how European travel writings shaped perceptions of "black sound," analyzing how these narratives influenced later representations in music, literature, and film. The author investigates the "doudou" figure—a stereotypical Creole woman—and the biguine musical genre, tracing their complex histories within colonial and postcolonial contexts. The analysis also extends to Josephine Baker and negritude poetry, showing how these cultural expressions negotiated and challenged imperial power structures. Finally, the role of technology, particularly radio, in shaping colonial narratives and enabling resistance is discussed. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Soundscapes-White-Stages-Francophone/dp/1421410591?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=d32f61005b2b3997041fe69282bcf004&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/