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Linton Kwesi Johnson: Dub poetry, the Black Panther Party, and poetry as a ‘cultural weapon’
FromQ with Tom Power
Linton Kwesi Johnson: Dub poetry, the Black Panther Party, and poetry as a ‘cultural weapon’
FromQ with Tom Power
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Nov 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Linton Kwesi Johnson is one of the greatest poets of the modern era. His uncompromising political verse infused with reggae has influenced many people, and helped chronicle the lived experience of Black Britain for decades. This year, Linton has published a selection of his prose from the 1970s to 2021, titled “Time Come.” He joins Tom to talk about his life in words, poetry and music.
Released:
Nov 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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