Grahamstown sits in a valley of mist in the Eastern Cape. A few weeks ago Lebo Mashile and I attended the first ever South African National Poetry Slam Final. We watched with widening eyes, mouths Read more [...]
The head of an arts centre – who will remain nameless - said to me “you only get work because you’re black”. It was just a few years ago. The arts centre is still funded by The Arts Council. Read more [...]
I drive through the most photographed front yard in the world, beneath the arches, into the safest courtyard in England. 5.40pm. Buckingham Palace. “No need to lock your car sir” says the policeman. Read more [...]
Leading writers, poets, musicians, performers and spoken word artists photographed on Wednesday 18 September, ahead of a sold out event at Southbank Centre in Nelson Mandela’s honour, where they read Read more [...]
Leading writers, poets, musicians, performers and spoken word artists photographed on Wednesday 18 September, ahead of a sold out event at Southbank Centre in Nelson Mandela’s honour, where they Read more [...]
If Gil Scott-Heron is "The Godfather of rap" then meet the young fathers - The Last Poets. On Wednesday they perform at Southbank Centre. A few months ago we hung out in Harlem. A few years Read more [...]