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A woman with brown hair and a blue sweater is sitting in front of a background of paper covered in writing, intimately strumming a guitar. Her eyes are closed and her lips set in a stoic position, implying she is in deep contemplative as she parcels out each individual note. Her name -- Lana Del Rey -- is written on a torn piece of paper, taped to the background in the upper-right corner.

Lana Del Rey: The Evocative Melodies Behind Performative Stardom

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

When examining Lana Del Rey's music and history, one finds a fascinating conversation between the artist and the veil of celebrity.…

March 21, 2024