VIU prof highlights Black Canadian poets in new book

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The work of Black Canadian poets George Elliot Clarke, Dionne Brand, M Nourbese Philip, and Wayde Compton, as well as rapper K’naan, is in the spotlight in a new book from VIU professor Paul Watkins.

Called Soundin’ Canaan, in the book, Watkins takes what he describes as a DJ approach to analyzing works of Black Canadian poetry as forms of social, ethical, and political expression.

Watkins paid a visit to the CHLY studio to speak about the work.

Transcript:

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Guests:

• Paul Watkins - Professor of English, Vancouver Island University

Program Team:

• Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

• Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

• Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

Theme Music:

• Waste Management - First One

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