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Digging: An Unpublished Conversation with Amiri Baraka, November 2, 2010.

Authors :
Medina, Tony
Source :
Black Scholar. Jan2024, Vol. 54 Issue 1, p53-71. 19p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

An interview with American poet and writer Amiri Baraka is presented. Topics discussed include Baraka's use and definition of the word digging in his book "Digging: The Afro-American Soul of American Classical Music," comedian Bill Cosby's devotion to music and the music in Baraka's household and childhood. Also discussed are Baraka's schoolmates at Howard University and his encounter with professor, poet, folklorist and literary critic Sterling Allen Brown.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00064246
Volume :
54
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Black Scholar
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175980575
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00064246.2023.2285204