"There are moments in our lives when we di scover an artist\, an album\, a film\, or a cultural artifact that leaves a lasting impression. These moments inform how we understand the world\, a nd ourselves\, moving forward.
\nIn a time when music is spurring Bl ack Americans&rsquo\; connection with Africans on the Continent\, culture critic Lawrence Burney takes us on a journey from the streets of Baltimore to the concert halls of Lagos\, reminisces on seeing his mother perform a s the opening act of a Gil Scott-Heron show when he was a child\, and sits at a Maryland crab feast with family\, assessing how the Black people in his home state have historically improvised paths for their liberation. Bu rney explores these profound interactions with incisive and energizing pro se\, offering us a personal and critical perspective on the people\, place s\, music\, and art that transformed him.
\nNo Sense in Wishing \;is a kaleidoscopic exploration of Burney&rsquo\;s search for self. With its gutsy and uncompromising criticism alongside intimate personal storyte lling\, this &ldquo\;powerful collection of essays&rdquo\; (Rolling Stone) is like an album that hits all the right notes\, from a promising writer on the rise." - Publisher
\nLawrence Burney \;is a writ er\, critic\, and the founder of True Laurels\, an independent magazine co vering Baltimore&rsquo\;s music and culture scene. His work has appeared i n publications such as \;New York Magazine\, \;GQ\, and \;Pitc hfork. He has also worked at \;The Fader\, \;VICE\, and \;The Baltimore Banner. \;No Sense in Wishing \;is his first book.
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