Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University, Author at Study Breaks

Two drumsticks hitting a snare, labeled "Amen Break..."

The Most Famous Drummer You’ve Never Heard Of

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

Gregory "G.C." Coleman left behind a huge legacy in hip hop music, whether you know his name or not.…

September 8, 2023

A notebook for a Japanese language learner.

Ten Reasons To Learn Japanese

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

Have you considered picking up a new language lately?…

June 20, 2023

In an article about Holland's tulip mania, a bundle of red, yellow, and orange tulips are bound by a rope with a Euro.

The Hilarious Story of Holland’s Tulip Mania

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

Tulip bulbs, economic collapse, and the bubonic plague — the speculative bubble that rocked international markets.…

June 13, 2023

In an article about house music, a club full of silhouettes rocks out in front of a purple background.

A (Not-So-Brief) History of House Music

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

Dance clubs owe decades of sound to marginalized artists of the early 1980s.…

May 24, 2023

In an article about the origins of techno music, a Black person's hand spins a record.

A (Not-So-Brief) History of Techno Music

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

The genre often associated with Western Europe has its roots in African American clubs.…

April 29, 2023

Two anime-style illustrated magical girls gaze lovingly into each other's eyes, touching hands.

Queerness in Magical Girl Anime

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

In Japanese animation, LGBTQ+ representation has only improved with the popularity of mystical female characters.…

April 14, 2023

Many characters from tech noir works, including The Terminator and Blade Runner 2049.

Tech Noir: The Influence of Film Noir in Science Fiction

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

The movies of the 1940s and 50s still inspire artists today, even in vastly different genres.…

March 23, 2023

In an article about Black anime fans, an illustration of three different Black characters drawn in anime style.

Why Do So Many Black People Love Anime?

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

As it has become more mainstream in America, Japanese animation has attracted many African American fans.…

March 14, 2023

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The Most Famous Drummer You’ve Never Heard Of

Ten Reasons To Learn Japanese

The Hilarious Story of Holland’s Tulip Mania

A (Not-So-Brief) History of House Music

A (Not-So-Brief) History of Techno Music

Queerness in Magical Girl Anime

Tech Noir: The Influence of Film Noir in Science Fiction

Why Do So Many Black People Love Anime?

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