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BXB/1/1/JOL
Title
Linton Kwesi Johnson
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- 1990 -1994 (Creation)
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Name of creator
(1952-)
Biographical history
Linton Kwesi Johnson (aka LKJ) (born in Jamaica, 24 August 1952) is a UK-based dub poet. In 2002 he became the second living poet, and the only black poet, to be published in the Penguin Modern Classics series. His performance poetry involves the recitation of his own verse in Jamaican Patois over dub-reggae, usually written in collaboration with renowned British reggae producer/artist Dennis Bovell. His middle name, "Kwesi", is Ghanaian.
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Consists of letters and proofs relating to the published poetry works of Linton Kwesi Johnson.
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- Johnson, Linton Kwesi, 1952-, poet (Subject)