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Rita Indiana

Rita Indiana is best defined by her fearlessness. As a musician, she became one of the Caribbean’s biggest stars through her commitment to constant innovation. In 2018, her debut novel Tentacle – a queer dystopian sci-fi – announced her as an unflinching literary talent to match.

But her penchant for pushing boundaries has meant that her career has often been challenging. As the 42-year-old gears up to release her second book –

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