[Caribbean Literature]

Roi Kwabena (b. 1956)

Kwabena

Biographical Materials

"Roi Kwabena was born in Trinidad in 1956 and came to Britain in 1985 after political and cultural activity in his home country. As a poet, musician, storyteller, historian and publisher, Roi describes himself as a "cultural activist". He has performed with Hugh Masekela, Linton Kwesi Johnson, and Opai Adisa Palmer among others.

He has lectured, performed and conducted workshops in the Caribbean, Europe and Africa in universities, schools, libraries and other venues. His published work includes collections of poems and spoken word and music CDs in a distinctive style of dialogue, drama and rhythm." — bio on www.birmingham.gov.uk

Works

Interviews and Critical Commentary

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Last modified 3 June 2005