Why do I publish?
Latest Publications
I am the creator, curator and editor of Black Music in Britain in the 21st Century.
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My top ranking international journal article on music analysis (MDA) for the social sciences and cultural studies fields is available for free download here.
My newest journal article outlining my theory of Black music and spirituality in live performance/clubbing spaces (AmunRave Theory) available for free download here.
My PhD on Grime #HBTG? is here.
Other publications
Black Studies is a hugely important, and yet undervalued, academic field of enquiry that is marked by its disciplinary absence and omission from academic curricula in Britain. There is a long and rich history of research on Blackness and Black populations in Britain. However Blackness in Britain has too often been framed through the lens of racialised deficits, constructed as both marginal and pathological.
The Corbyn Effect is the first serious attempt to understand this exciting new phenomenon in British politics. In specially-commissioned essays, writers, academics and activists from across political generations explore the meaning, limitations and potential of Corbynism. How has Corbyn changed the Labour Party? Is his support inside and outside the party likely to last? What can we expect a Corbyn government to achieve?
It became clear on June 9 that Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to call a snap election was ill judged. This election has highlighted the disregard for the “many” that government should serve, and after an election in which the youth turnout was around 72% of those aged 18-24, the impact of the youth in Labour’s surge of popularity is obvious.Of particular note is the role of a series of influential grime
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Grime PhD title and contents page
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Testimonials
‘Dr. Monique has a down to earth and straight forward way of communicating complex idea’s and methods in to easily understood points of information. Very much in touch with today’s music scene, it has been very helpful to have her as a tutor.’ Ashton Forde Student/Professional singer “I was struggling with my dissertation for a while. However, after my first dissertation lesson with Dr. Monique Charles, I felt so much clearer and confident about my research question and ideas. Monique helped me to put my thoughts into a plan of action, and work out the structure of my dissertation from start to finish so that I knew exactly what I needed to do.” Hannah "Monique has'unusual grit and determination.
The thesis was a highly original interdisciplinary study of cultures of Grime, crossing boundaries between musicology and sociology... As an investigation of urban Black youth culture, it was extremely interesting and innovatory. She is clearly and exceptional thinker."
Prof. Debbie Epstein "Your work and contributions to our intellectual economy here in the UK is well valued and highly appreciated. I look forward to reading more of your work". Anon "…absolutely admire your work…" Anon "…hope it becomes a key reference point in the literature" Anon "Deep thought, innovative, and provocative piece… ingenious essay…" Anon