Linton Kwesi Johnson
‘A warrior wordsmith whose
couplets take no prisoners’ The Times
Sat 8 Oct, 8pm, £12.50
The Old Market, Hove
Tickets: Brighton Dome Ticket Office (01273) 709709
Early booking advisable….
As a poet, record producer and global reggae icon, Linton Kwesi Johnson is one of the most original and influential voices in contemporary British culture. His verse, delivered in distinctive Jamaican patois, often over dub reggae, has provided an uncompromising commentary on our times. From his classic Dread Beat an’ Blood (1978) to Making History (1983) and beyond, his work has balanced the political and personal, taking social injustice and racial inequality to task whilst exploring a more intimate introspection. In 2003 LKJ became the first ever black poet to be published by Penguin Classics. He is a passionate and compelling performer – don’t miss this rare live encounter with the original dub poet. With support from Jamaican-born poet and novelist Kei Miller plus Q&A with Linton Kwesi Johnson. Bar open from 7pm.
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