Histórias de cor: um diálogo sobre as narrativas do feminino negro na esfera musical

Abstract

This study analyses discourses that subordinate Black women in society, examining narratives of social control and the objectification of their bodies. It investigates the effects of imposed silencing on Afro-descendant women, focusing on taboos surrounding their bodies, expressions, and desires. The research bridges intellectual history with contemporary analysis of social movements, centring the theoretical contributions of foundational Black women thinkers. Methodologically, it employs critical analysis of musical and media sources, complemented by a literature review of works by scholars including bell hooks, Ângela Davis, and Sueli Carneiro - whose groundbreaking work exposes oppressive mechanisms while redefining Black feminist perspectives in Brazil. The study concludes that while these narratives perpetuate power structures, they are simultaneously challenged by dissident epistemologies emerging from cultural and academic production.