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Linton Kwesi Johnson is revered as the world's first reggae poet and his influence and popularity are widespread. With the radical and resounding Dread Beat An' Blook, Inglan Is a Bitch, Tings An' Times and a stream of vinyl, his perspectives on Britain are gutsy critiques. Linton Kwesi Johnson website.

Archive listings for Linton Kwesi Johnson

Work type: Poetry.

In Conversation: Time Come - T570508569

As a new book collects his non-fiction writing, the time has come to celebrate another side of the revered modern poet Linton Kwesi Johnson.
29 Jun 23Southbank Centre, West End :: V423
listing details L900128888

An Audience with Linton Kwesi Johnson - T642931250

Internationally renowned dub poet and musician Linton Kwesi Johnson discusses life, poetry and politics, offering a unique insight into his life as one of the most radical, prolific and leading names of Black literature. This enthralling discussion is followed by a live performance as LKJ uses revolutionary language and reggae rhythms to get his message across.
28 Feb 09The Drum, Birmingham :: V397448197
listing details L0779277675

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9 Mar 08Barbican Centre, West End :: V371
listing details L889491882
17 Oct 07Millfield Theatre, Outer London :: V316
listing details L2141486465
5 Jul 07Southbank Centre, West End :: V423
listing details L02015187191
20 Jul 06artsdepot, Outer London :: V320
listing details L772907032

Mi Revalueshanary Fren - T943669476

LKJ is revered as the world's first reggae poet. Mi Revalueshanary Fren is his distinguished new collection in Penguin Modern Classics. With the radical and resounding, Dread Beat An' Blood, Inglan Is a Bitch, TingsAn' Times and a stream of vinyl (Bass Culture to LKJ A Capella Live), his perspectives on modern Britain are powerful critiques. His work's influence and popularity are now widespread. His current CD, More Time, celebrates 20 years as a recording artist.Performer Levi Tafari.
12 Oct 02Forum Studio Theatre (formerly the Chester Gateway), Chester :: V468
listing details L1049307400
24 May 02Everyman & Playhouse, Liverpool :: V535
listing details L1225637199
20 May 02 to 29 May 02Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563
listing details L1737520866

T0422923382

An evening with the reggae poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, with the Cheryl Martin Trio, and hosted by slam poet Dike, proves that the pen is mightier than the sword, as the alternative poet laureate gives us his radical take on modern Britain in Mi Revalushanary Fren, a cultureshock event.Performer Cheryl Martin Trio. Performer Dike.
28 May 02Home Theatre, Manchester :: V1858052535
listing details L0948021171

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Group/Band Black Inspiration.
11 May 02Phoenix Arts, Leicester :: V432
listing details L624970644

More Time - T106402621

Performer Levi Tafari.
5 May 01New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich :: V81
listing details L01115291226
9 Mar 01Everyman & Playhouse, Liverpool :: V535
listing details L01674985044

More Time - T01079121271

4 May 01Brewhouse, Burton-on-Trent :: V126
listing details L975662169
21 Mar 01Manchester Gorilla (formerly Green Room), Manchester :: V485
listing details L01687982920
3 Mar 01Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury :: V925
listing details L949055912

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23 Feb 05Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156
listing details L0651395260
17 May 02Theatre Royal, Winchester :: V782
listing details L01257458326
15 Oct 00artsdepot, Outer London :: V320
listing details L209747546
5 Oct 00New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth :: V769
listing details L01384315067
17 Oct 99South Street Arts Centre, Reading :: V736
listing details L278583686

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