Dr. Roger Fagge

Biography

Roger Fagge is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, specializing in social and cultural history, comparative history, and jazz studies. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Modern History from Queen Mary Westfield College, University of London, followed by a Ph.D. from St. John's College, University of Cambridge. Fagge's research originally focused on labor and working-class history, examining the cultural and political differences within coal mining communities in South Wales and West Virginia. Over time, his interests evolved to include the role of America in the English imagination, particularly through the works of significant cultural commentators like J.B. Priestley. He has published extensively, including the book 'Vision J.B. Priestley' (2012), which examines Priestley’s contributions to British intellectual life. Fagge has also been involved in various research projects and conferences, such as co-organizing 'New Jazz Conceptions: History, Theory, Methods' in 2014 and contributing to the AHRC Research Network 'Jazz Everyday Aesthetics'. His recent research explores the interplay between jazz and hip-hop, as well as their cultural significance.

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