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A memoir about one man's journey to connect with his absentee musician father, ultimately redefining what family really means
In 1971, Louise Braufman, a white, Jewish, former ballerina, chose to have a child with famous black jazz musician Roy Ayers, fully expecting and agreeing to his absenteeism. In this highly original memoir, their son, Nabil Ayers, recounts a life spent living with the aftermath of that decision, and his journey to build an identify of his own despite and in spite of his father's absence.
Growing up, Nabil only meets his father a handful of times. But Roy's influence is strong, showing itself in Nabil's instinctual love of music, and later, in the music industry-Nabil's chosen career path. By turns hopeful-wanting to connect with the man who passed down his genetic predisposition for musical talent-and frustrated with Roy's continued emotional distance, Nabil struggles with how much DNA can define a family.
Unable to fully connect with Roy, Nabil ultimately discovers the existence of several half-siblings as well as a paternal ancestor who was enslaved. Following these connections, Nabil meets and befriends the descendant of the plantation owner, which, strangely, paves the way for him to make meaningful connections with extended family he never knew existed.
Despite his absentee father, Nabil, through sheer will and a drive to understand his roots, redefines what family truly is.
In 1971, Louise Braufman, a white, Jewish, former ballerina, chose to have a child with famous black jazz musician Roy Ayers, fully expecting and agreeing to his absenteeism. In this highly original memoir, their son, Nabil Ayers, recounts a life spent living with the aftermath of that decision, and his journey to build an identify of his own despite and in spite of his father's absence.
Growing up, Nabil only meets his father a handful of times. But Roy's influence is strong, showing itself in Nabil's instinctual love of music, and later, in the music industry-Nabil's chosen career path. By turns hopeful-wanting to connect with the man who passed down his genetic predisposition for musical talent-and frustrated with Roy's continued emotional distance, Nabil struggles with how much DNA can define a family.
Unable to fully connect with Roy, Nabil ultimately discovers the existence of several half-siblings as well as a paternal ancestor who was enslaved. Following these connections, Nabil meets and befriends the descendant of the plantation owner, which, strangely, paves the way for him to make meaningful connections with extended family he never knew existed.
Despite his absentee father, Nabil, through sheer will and a drive to understand his roots, redefines what family truly is.
A memoir about one man's journey to connect with his absentee musician father, ultimately redefining what family really means
In 1971, Louise Braufman, a white, Jewish, former ballerina, chose to have a child with famous black jazz musician Roy Ayers, fully expecting and agreeing to his absenteeism. In this highly original memoir, their son, Nabil Ayers, recounts a life spent living with the aftermath of that decision, and his journey to build an identify of his own despite and in spite of his father's absence.
Growing up, Nabil only meets his father a handful of times. But Roy's influence is strong, showing itself in Nabil's instinctual love of music, and later, in the music industry-Nabil's chosen career path. By turns hopeful-wanting to connect with the man who passed down his genetic predisposition for musical talent-and frustrated with Roy's continued emotional distance, Nabil struggles with how much DNA can define a family.
Unable to fully connect with Roy, Nabil ultimately discovers the existence of several half-siblings as well as a paternal ancestor who was enslaved. Following these connections, Nabil meets and befriends the descendant of the plantation owner, which, strangely, paves the way for him to make meaningful connections with extended family he never knew existed.
Despite his absentee father, Nabil, through sheer will and a drive to understand his roots, redefines what family truly is.
In 1971, Louise Braufman, a white, Jewish, former ballerina, chose to have a child with famous black jazz musician Roy Ayers, fully expecting and agreeing to his absenteeism. In this highly original memoir, their son, Nabil Ayers, recounts a life spent living with the aftermath of that decision, and his journey to build an identify of his own despite and in spite of his father's absence.
Growing up, Nabil only meets his father a handful of times. But Roy's influence is strong, showing itself in Nabil's instinctual love of music, and later, in the music industry-Nabil's chosen career path. By turns hopeful-wanting to connect with the man who passed down his genetic predisposition for musical talent-and frustrated with Roy's continued emotional distance, Nabil struggles with how much DNA can define a family.
Unable to fully connect with Roy, Nabil ultimately discovers the existence of several half-siblings as well as a paternal ancestor who was enslaved. Following these connections, Nabil meets and befriends the descendant of the plantation owner, which, strangely, paves the way for him to make meaningful connections with extended family he never knew existed.
Despite his absentee father, Nabil, through sheer will and a drive to understand his roots, redefines what family truly is.
Über den Autor
Nabil Ayers has written about music and race for publications including The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, GQ, and The Root. Ayers is the President of Beggars Group US, where he has released albums by many GRAMMY Award-winning artists. He currently resides with his wife in Brooklyn, New York.
Zusammenfassung
HIGHLY CONNECTED: The author, who is both founder of Sonic Boom Records and the U.S. head of the U.K. label 4AD, is well-established in the music world. He boasts a host of connections to both musicians and music writers, offering opportunities for eye-catching blurbs and other publicity.
PROLIFIC WRITER: Ayers has written for a range of publications such as The New York Times, NPR, GQ, Huffington Post and The Root. He has a casual and intelligent voice that should win over a wide audience, from music nerds to the more general reader.
POC PERSPECTIVE: Ayers, a multiracial man, has his sights set on a critical issue: forging a strong sense of self in a social world beset with competing interests, intolerance and privilege. He effectively channels his past into his prose, and his perspective has the chance to be vital in our increasingly nuanced cultural landscape.
PROLIFIC WRITER: Ayers has written for a range of publications such as The New York Times, NPR, GQ, Huffington Post and The Root. He has a casual and intelligent voice that should win over a wide audience, from music nerds to the more general reader.
POC PERSPECTIVE: Ayers, a multiracial man, has his sights set on a critical issue: forging a strong sense of self in a social world beset with competing interests, intolerance and privilege. He effectively channels his past into his prose, and his perspective has the chance to be vital in our increasingly nuanced cultural landscape.
Details
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Biographien |
| Rubrik: | Belletristik |
| Medium: | Buch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - fest (Hardcover) |
| ISBN-13: | 9780593295960 |
| ISBN-10: | 059329596X |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Autor: | Ayers, Nabil |
| Hersteller: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Maße: | 214 x 145 x 31 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Nabil Ayers |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 07.06.2022 |
| Gewicht: | 0,424 kg |
Über den Autor
Nabil Ayers has written about music and race for publications including The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, GQ, and The Root. Ayers is the President of Beggars Group US, where he has released albums by many GRAMMY Award-winning artists. He currently resides with his wife in Brooklyn, New York.
Zusammenfassung
HIGHLY CONNECTED: The author, who is both founder of Sonic Boom Records and the U.S. head of the U.K. label 4AD, is well-established in the music world. He boasts a host of connections to both musicians and music writers, offering opportunities for eye-catching blurbs and other publicity.
PROLIFIC WRITER: Ayers has written for a range of publications such as The New York Times, NPR, GQ, Huffington Post and The Root. He has a casual and intelligent voice that should win over a wide audience, from music nerds to the more general reader.
POC PERSPECTIVE: Ayers, a multiracial man, has his sights set on a critical issue: forging a strong sense of self in a social world beset with competing interests, intolerance and privilege. He effectively channels his past into his prose, and his perspective has the chance to be vital in our increasingly nuanced cultural landscape.
PROLIFIC WRITER: Ayers has written for a range of publications such as The New York Times, NPR, GQ, Huffington Post and The Root. He has a casual and intelligent voice that should win over a wide audience, from music nerds to the more general reader.
POC PERSPECTIVE: Ayers, a multiracial man, has his sights set on a critical issue: forging a strong sense of self in a social world beset with competing interests, intolerance and privilege. He effectively channels his past into his prose, and his perspective has the chance to be vital in our increasingly nuanced cultural landscape.
Details
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Biographien |
| Rubrik: | Belletristik |
| Medium: | Buch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - fest (Hardcover) |
| ISBN-13: | 9780593295960 |
| ISBN-10: | 059329596X |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Autor: | Ayers, Nabil |
| Hersteller: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Maße: | 214 x 145 x 31 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Nabil Ayers |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 07.06.2022 |
| Gewicht: | 0,424 kg |
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