“I wrote two poems about the 81 uprisings: Di Great Insohreckshan and Mekin Histri. I wrote those two poems from the perspective of those who had taken part in the Brixton riots. The tone of the poem is celebratory because I wanted to capture the mood of exhilaration felt by black people at the time.”
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Linton Kwesi Johnson
Linton Kwesi Johnson is a celebrated poet known for his poetry that tackles social and political issues. Born on August 24, 1952, he has been a prominent figure in the poetry world, especially in the UK. more