Examines the history and memory of slavery in Africa and the Americas from the period of the transatlantic slave trade until the present day. Using diverse approaches and a myriad of sources, the contributors investigate how slavery has shaped the past and present lives of African diaspora populations. Interdisciplinary in its approach, Crossing Memories analyses a wide range of relevant cultural output, from music to monuments.

By Lucia Araujo, Mariana P. Candido and Paul E. Lovejoy

Published by Africa World Press