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The book explores the evolution of Caribbean poetry, tracing its roots from the reggae music of the 1970s to the spoken-word movement of the 1990s. It highlights how artists like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh shaped the poetic landscape, reflecting a political and cultural awakening driven by African consciousness. Kwame Dawes examines the unique blend of influences—European, Indian, and Chinese—within Caribbean nations, illustrating how these diverse traditions create a dynamic tension in contemporary poetry.
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Talk Yuh Talk, Kwame Dawes
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Talk Yuh Talk
- Subtitle
- Interviews with Anglophone Caribbean Poets
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kwame Dawes
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 268
- ISBN13
- 9780813919461
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- The book explores the evolution of Caribbean poetry, tracing its roots from the reggae music of the 1970s to the spoken-word movement of the 1990s. It highlights how artists like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh shaped the poetic landscape, reflecting a political and cultural awakening driven by African consciousness. Kwame Dawes examines the unique blend of influences—European, Indian, and Chinese—within Caribbean nations, illustrating how these diverse traditions create a dynamic tension in contemporary poetry.