S1x9 "So the Elephants March"

In this 9th episode we read and discuss Michael's essay "So the Elephants March." As an early favorite of mine and a piece that calls back to the many references Michael makes to elephants throughout his work (such as in "Earth Song" - both lyrics and video) as well as his overarching love of animals in general. But this piece, while centered on elephants, is also deeply human, discussing the human tendency toward cruelty and the lessons we can learn from the great creatures with who we share this world.If you are interested, check out the 1983 Michael Jackson Hayvenhurst interview that I referenced in the discussion portion of this episode!https://youtu.be/bwEbyaOpvY0?si=Nik1nrGPoeOJeIhW

Om Podcasten

Season 1 of Reading Michael Jackson offers an in depth review of Michael Jackson's book of poems and reflections, "Dancing the Dream." As both a college English professor and Michael Jackson fan, show host Lena focuses on one piece from the book, per episode, including a reading and brief discussion. The goal of this podcast is to honor and appreciate Michael Jackson's legacy as an artist and human being by spending dedicated time with his lesser known creative work. The first three episodes will be available on January 7th 2025, with following episodes released each Tuesday.