Vivien Goldman

Vivien Goldman (born 1952) is a British journalist, writer and musician.

Early life and education Goldman was born in London in 1952, the child of two German-Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany. She studied English and American literature at the University of Warwick.

Career Goldman began her career as a journalist for Cassettes and Cartridges. The EP appeared first on Ed Bahlman's iconic 99 Records imprint on 3 June 1981.

In August 1981, two of the tracks from the EP, "Launderette" and "Private Armies," were issued as a 7" single in the UK. Goldman was Bob Marley's first UK publicist, and Kid Creole's biographer. She also appeared in the song "Vetar i zastave"(Wind and flags), with the Yugoslavian band "Idoli"(Idols) in 1983.

Academic career Goldman is also a documentarian and adjunct professor of punk and reggae at New York University's (NYU) Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. She is also an adjunct professor of musical cultures and industry at Rutgers University's School of Communication and Information (Rutgers University).

In January 2007, BBC America began a regular Ask the Punk Professor feature on their website, with Goldman answering questions and commenting on current events. The feature ran through 2008.

Goldman appears as an interviewee in the documentary about British reggae group Steel Pulse.

Books Rebel Musix, Scribe on a Vibe: Frontline Adventures Linking Punk, Reggae, Afrobeat and Jazz (2024) Revenge of the She-Punks (2019) The Book of Exodus: The Making and Meaning of Bob Marley and the Wailers' Album of the Century (2006) The Black Chord: Visions of the Groove: Connections between Afro-Beats, Rhythm and Blues, Hip Hop, and More (with David Corio) (1999) Pearl's Delicious Jamaican Dishes: Recipes from Pearl Bell's Repertoire (1992) Kid Creole and the Coconuts: Indiscreet (1984) Bob Marley, Soul Rebel – Natural Mystic (1981)