Publisher's Synopsis
Lola Flores, Sara Montiel, Imperio Argentina or Marifé de Triana uncovered folklore, bringing to our homes the gender discourse hidden in the lyrics of their songs. This thorough and moving analysis explores the constant, often underlying presence of sexual diversity in the history of the copla from the dawn of Phoenician civilization to the present day. From the first bars, The Queer Couplet delves into gender ideology in popular music, highlighting emblematic figures such as Miguel De Molina, nicknamed 'la Miguela', Rafael de León or Lorca, who addressed the expression of homosexuality in their creations, marking a significant milestone in its acceptance and visibility in the cultural sphere. The Queer Couplet, saturated with LGTBI nods, serves as a terrain for exploration through performers such as Lola Flores or Rocío Jurado, who were not only national icons, but also strong advocates of sexual diversity and identity discourse, challenging stereotypes and paving the way towards acceptance. These pages highlight how music has been a powerful means of expression for gender diversity, through themes that emerged at a time of effervescence and connected with a very broad sexual and social spectrum. The lyrics of these songs are revealed as a catalyst for change, tolerance and acceptance of the identity discourse in all its forms and manifestations... To queer some green eyes, with sex but without condition.
