Linton Kwesi Johnson (aka LKJ) (born in Jamaica, 24 August 1952) 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 Ghanaian.
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Michael Smith- Me Cyaan Believe It
Smith perfoms his most famous work in 1982 at Lambeth Town Hall. Filmed by BBC for the Arena film Upon Westminster Bridge
Biography
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Member Of
- Poet and the Roots (1977-1978)
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BBC Reviews
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Forces Of Victory 1991
Reviewed by Angus Taylor
Packed with wry observation and political conviction.
