Sunny Shelton seizes the chance to curate an oral history about her idols. Opal's bold protest and the violence that ensues set off a chain of events that will not only change the lives of those she loves, but also be a deadly reminder that repercussions are always harsher for women, especially Black women, who dare to speak their truth.ĭecades later, as Opal considers a 2016 reunion with Nev, music journalist S. In early seventies New York City, just as she's finding her niche as part of a flamboyant and funky creative scene, a rival band signed to her label brandishes a Confederate flag at a promotional concert. So when the aspiring British singer/songwriter Neville Charles discovers her one night, she takes him up on his offer to make rock music together. Despite her unconventional looks, Opal believes she can be a star. Opal is a fiercely independent young woman pushing against the grain in her style and attitude, a Black punk artist before her time. A night that will define their story for ever. Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022Ī queen of punk before her time.
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