Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On

Abstract: This episode is about Michael Jackson and the Egyptian ruler, Cleopatra. Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson's personal art collection, his personal and creative interest in Cleopatra, and the representation of high-status black people in western culture. To expand your knowledge on this topic take our Michael Jackson & Black History Online Course. Take one of our 17 Michael Jackson Courses here today: www.onlineartseducation.co.uk Use the coupon code HOLIDAYS and receive 10% off at the checkout until December 24th! Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. ‘Episode 20 – Michael Jackson & Cleopatra” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 3 (2016). Published electronically 07/12/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-20 Episode 20 – Michael Jackson & Cleopatra By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Michael Jackson was very educated. Cleopatra's shifting images were no surprise to him. -Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michae