Linton Kwesi Johnson
Reggae, Musical Artist
1952 –
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Who is Linton Kwesi Johnson?
Linton Kwesi Johnson 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 a Ghanaian name that is given to boys who—like Johnson—are born on a Sunday.
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- Born
- Aug 24, 1952
Clarendon Parish - Also known as
- Linton Kwese Johnson
- LKJ
- Linton Kwezi Johnson
- Johnson, Linton Kwesi
- Religion
- Atheism
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Education
- Goldsmiths College
Sociology - University of London
- Goldsmiths College
- Employment
- Visiting Professor, Middlesex University
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on July 23, 2013
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