Queer Music Heritage Blog

Gladys Bentley was a trailblazing figure in the early 20th century, a gender-defying blues singer who left an indelible mark on the world of music and the history of queer culture. Her life and career were captured in numerous early magazine and newspaper…

In the world of drag, much attention has been given to the flamboyant and charismatic drag queens who have taken center stage in popular culture. However, the art of male impersonation—embodied by Drag Kings—has also played a significant role in challenging and subverting…