Robert Christgau

Robert Christgau is senior editor and chief music critic of the Village Voice.

A Darker Shade of Noir A Darker Shade of Noir

Walter Mosley's Fortunate Son is a serious novel about intimately connected yet diametrically opposed black and white stepbrothers.

Apr 20, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Robert Christgau

In Search of Sam Cooke In Search of Sam Cooke

A womanizing gospel king and black-pride pop star, Sam Cooke led a short life filled with contradiction.

Sep 22, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Robert Christgau

The First Lady of Song The First Lady of Song

Billie Holiday wasn't just adored by her fans but by her friends and colleagues as well.

Jun 9, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Robert Christgau

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